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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.19, 33,367.48 and 13,571.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.19, 33,367.48 and 13,571.33 is: 18,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.19 : 33,367.48 = 13,571.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.19/33,367.48 = 13,571.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.19x = 33,367.48 × 13,571.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.19x = 452,840,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,840,881.58/24,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.54

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