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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.72, 33,364.48 and 13,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.72, 33,364.48 and 13,567.16 is: 18,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.72 : 33,364.48 = 13,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.72/33,364.48 = 13,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.72x = 33,364.48 × 13,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.72x = 452,661,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,661,238.48/24,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.02

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