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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.64, 33,196.08 and 13,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.64, 33,196.08 and 13,445.44 is: 18,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.64 : 33,196.08 = 13,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.64/33,196.08 = 13,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.64x = 33,196.08 × 13,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.64x = 446,335,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,335,901.88/24,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.09

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