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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.48, 33,369 and 13,571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.48, 33,369 and 13,571.10 is: 18,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.48 : 33,369 = 13,571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.48/33,369 = 13,571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.48x = 33,369 × 13,571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.48x = 452,854,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,854,035.90/24,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.08

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