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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.07, 33,367.77 and 13,569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.07, 33,367.77 and 13,569.35 is: 18,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.07 : 33,367.77 = 13,569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.07/33,367.77 = 13,569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.07x = 33,367.77 × 13,569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.07x = 452,778,949.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,778,949.85/24,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.07

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