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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.51, 33,362.42 and 13,568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.51, 33,362.42 and 13,568.31 is: 18,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.51 : 33,362.42 = 13,568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.51/33,362.42 = 13,568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.51x = 33,362.42 × 13,568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.51x = 452,671,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,671,589.07/24,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.84

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