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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.42, 33,358.44 and 13,561.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.42, 33,358.44 and 13,561.98 is: 18,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.42 : 33,358.44 = 13,561.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.42/33,358.44 = 13,561.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.42x = 33,358.44 × 13,561.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.42x = 452,406,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,406,496.11/24,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.26

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