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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.20, 33,370.38 and 13,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.20, 33,370.38 and 13,570.20 is: 18,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.20 : 33,370.38 = 13,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.20/33,370.38 = 13,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.20x = 33,370.38 × 13,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.20x = 452,842,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,842,730.68/24,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.06

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