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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.15, 33,366.80 and 13,567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.15, 33,366.80 and 13,567.74 is: 18,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.15 : 33,366.80 = 13,567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.15/33,366.80 = 13,567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.15x = 33,366.80 × 13,567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.15x = 452,712,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,712,067.03/24,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.47

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