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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.07, 33,365.65 and 13,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.07, 33,365.65 and 13,567.68 is: 18,723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.07 : 33,365.65 = 13,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.07/33,365.65 = 13,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.07x = 33,365.65 × 13,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.07x = 452,694,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,694,462.19/24,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.35

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