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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.74, 33,566.68 and 13,568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.74, 33,566.68 and 13,568.62 is: 18,724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.74 : 33,566.68 = 13,568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.74/33,566.68 = 13,568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.74x = 33,566.68 × 13,568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.74x = 455,453,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,453,525.58/24,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.65

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