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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.24, 33,364.80 and 13,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.24, 33,364.80 and 13,566.60 is: 18,722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.24 : 33,364.80 = 13,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.24/33,364.80 = 13,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.24x = 33,364.80 × 13,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.24x = 452,646,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,646,895.68/24,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.03

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