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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.98, 33,370.23 and 13,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.98, 33,370.23 and 13,570.54 is: 18,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.98 : 33,370.23 = 13,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.98/33,370.23 = 13,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.98x = 33,370.23 × 13,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.98x = 452,852,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,852,041.02/24,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.06

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