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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.20, 33,365.64 and 13,565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.20, 33,365.64 and 13,565.90 is: 18,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.20 : 33,365.64 = 13,565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.20/33,365.64 = 13,565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.20x = 33,365.64 × 13,565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.20x = 452,634,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,634,935.68/24,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.34

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