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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,178.57, 33,366.53 and 13,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,178.57, 33,366.53 and 13,568.18 is: 18,724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,178.57 : 33,366.53 = 13,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,178.57/33,366.53 = 13,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,178.57x = 33,366.53 × 13,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,178.57x = 452,722,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,722,952.10/24,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.14

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