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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.59, 33,359.04 and 13,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.59, 33,359.04 and 13,417.84 is: 18,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.59 : 33,359.04 = 13,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.59/33,359.04 = 13,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.59x = 33,359.04 × 13,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.59x = 447,606,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,606,261.27/24,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.33

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