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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.62, 33,360.44 and 13,418.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.62, 33,360.44 and 13,418.85 is: 18,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.62 : 33,360.44 = 13,418.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.62/33,360.44 = 13,418.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.62x = 33,360.44 × 13,418.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.62x = 447,658,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,658,673.20/24,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.72

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