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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.98, 33,369.78 and 13,570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.98, 33,369.78 and 13,570.62 is: 18,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.98 : 33,369.78 = 13,570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.98/33,369.78 = 13,570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.98x = 33,369.78 × 13,570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.98x = 452,848,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,848,603.86/24,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.47

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