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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.99, 33,369.75 and 13,570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.99, 33,369.75 and 13,570.61 is: 18,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.99 : 33,369.75 = 13,570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.99/33,369.75 = 13,570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.99x = 33,369.75 × 13,570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.99x = 452,847,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,847,863.05/24,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.43

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