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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.70, 33,360.99 and 13,564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.70, 33,360.99 and 13,564.37 is: 18,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.70 : 33,360.99 = 13,564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.70/33,360.99 = 13,564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.70x = 33,360.99 × 13,564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.70x = 452,520,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,520,811.93/24,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.78

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