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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,181.52, 33,372.07 and 13,571.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,181.52, 33,372.07 and 13,571.87 is: 18,730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,181.52 : 33,372.07 = 13,571.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,181.52/33,372.07 = 13,571.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,181.52x = 33,372.07 × 13,571.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,181.52x = 452,921,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,921,194.88/24,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,730.06

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