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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.44, 33,603.52 and 13,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.44, 33,603.52 and 13,172.44 is: 18,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.44 : 33,603.52 = 13,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.44/33,603.52 = 13,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.44x = 33,603.52 × 13,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.44x = 442,640,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,640,350.99/24,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.92

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