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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.64, 33,362.32 and 13,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.64, 33,362.32 and 13,563.44 is: 18,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.64 : 33,362.32 = 13,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.64/33,362.32 = 13,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.64x = 33,362.32 × 13,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.64x = 452,507,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,507,825.58/24,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.29

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