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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.32, 33,364.95 and 13,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.32, 33,364.95 and 13,566.72 is: 18,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.32 : 33,364.95 = 13,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.32/33,364.95 = 13,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.32x = 33,364.95 × 13,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.32x = 452,653,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,653,017.88/24,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.22

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