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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.10, 33,370.41 and 13,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.10, 33,370.41 and 13,569.31 is: 18,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.10 : 33,370.41 = 13,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.10/33,370.41 = 13,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.10x = 33,370.41 × 13,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.10x = 452,813,438.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,813,438.12/24,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.47

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