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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.07, 33,367.03 and 13,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.07, 33,367.03 and 13,568.68 is: 18,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.07 : 33,367.03 = 13,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.07/33,367.03 = 13,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.07x = 33,367.03 × 13,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.07x = 452,746,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,746,552.62/24,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.73

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