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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.82, 33,773.40 and 13,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.82, 33,773.40 and 13,571.24 is: 18,728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.82 : 33,773.40 = 13,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.82/33,773.40 = 13,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.82x = 33,773.40 × 13,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.82x = 458,346,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,346,748.15/24,472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,728.81

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