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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.14, 33,362.64 and 13,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.14, 33,362.64 and 13,567.68 is: 18,721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.14 : 33,362.64 = 13,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.14/33,362.64 = 13,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.14x = 33,362.64 × 13,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.14x = 452,653,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,653,623.48/24,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.61

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