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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.69, 33,365.66 and 13,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.69, 33,365.66 and 13,567.97 is: 18,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.69 : 33,365.66 = 13,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.69/33,365.66 = 13,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.69x = 33,365.66 × 13,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.69x = 452,704,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,704,289.48/24,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.05

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