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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.21, 33,363.06 and 13,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.21, 33,363.06 and 13,565.87 is: 18,720.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.21 : 33,363.06 = 13,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.21/33,363.06 = 13,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.21x = 33,363.06 × 13,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.21x = 452,598,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,598,934.76/24,176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,720.84

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