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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.69, 33,368.17 and 13,571.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.69, 33,368.17 and 13,571.83 is: 18,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.69 : 33,368.17 = 13,571.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.69/33,368.17 = 13,571.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.69x = 33,368.17 × 13,571.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.69x = 452,866,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,866,963.81/24,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.23

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