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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.78, 33,360.69 and 13,419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.78, 33,360.69 and 13,419.03 is: 18,517.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.78 : 33,360.69 = 13,419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.78/33,360.69 = 13,419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.78x = 33,360.69 × 13,419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.78x = 447,668,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,668,099.93/24,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.98

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