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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.96, 33,194.52 and 13,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.96, 33,194.52 and 13,442.55 is: 18,549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.96 : 33,194.52 = 13,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.96/33,194.52 = 13,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.96x = 33,194.52 × 13,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.96x = 446,218,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,218,994.83/24,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.98

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