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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.57, 33,359.72 and 13,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.57, 33,359.72 and 13,565.70 is: 18,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.57 : 33,359.72 = 13,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.57/33,359.72 = 13,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.57x = 33,359.72 × 13,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.57x = 452,547,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,547,885.78/24,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,720.77

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