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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.22, 33,370.58 and 13,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.22, 33,370.58 and 13,569.44 is: 18,727.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.22 : 33,370.58 = 13,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.22/33,370.58 = 13,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.22x = 33,370.58 × 13,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.22x = 452,819,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,819,950.15/24,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.65

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