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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.81, 33,369.54 and 13,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.81, 33,369.54 and 13,570.45 is: 18,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.81 : 33,369.54 = 13,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.81/33,369.54 = 13,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.81x = 33,369.54 × 13,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.81x = 452,839,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,839,674.09/24,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.23

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