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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.96, 33,361.68 and 13,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.96, 33,361.68 and 13,420.08 is: 18,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.96 : 33,361.68 = 13,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.96/33,361.68 = 13,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.96x = 33,361.68 × 13,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.96x = 447,716,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,716,414.53/24,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,519.84

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