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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.94, 33,370.36 and 13,571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.94, 33,370.36 and 13,571.23 is: 18,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.94 : 33,370.36 = 13,571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.94/33,370.36 = 13,571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.94x = 33,370.36 × 13,571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.94x = 452,876,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,876,830.74/24,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.67

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