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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.94, 33,368.98 and 13,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.94, 33,368.98 and 13,570.23 is: 18,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.94 : 33,368.98 = 13,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.94/33,368.98 = 13,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.94x = 33,368.98 × 13,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.94x = 452,824,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,824,733.47/24,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.29

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