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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.55, 33,366.96 and 13,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.55, 33,366.96 and 13,566.81 is: 18,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.55 : 33,366.96 = 13,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.55/33,366.96 = 13,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.55x = 33,366.96 × 13,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.55x = 452,683,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,683,206.60/24,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.06

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