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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.57, 33,361.10 and 13,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.57, 33,361.10 and 13,566.70 is: 18,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.57 : 33,361.10 = 13,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.57/33,361.10 = 13,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.57x = 33,361.10 × 13,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.57x = 452,600,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,600,035.37/24,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.15

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