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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.19, 33,367.94 and 13,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.19, 33,367.94 and 13,569.47 is: 18,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.19 : 33,367.94 = 13,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.19/33,367.94 = 13,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.19x = 33,367.94 × 13,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.19x = 452,785,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,785,260.79/24,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.24

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