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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.14, 33,194.97 and 13,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.14, 33,194.97 and 13,444.41 is: 18,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.14 : 33,194.97 = 13,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.14/33,194.97 = 13,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.14x = 33,194.97 × 13,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.14x = 446,286,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,286,786.62/24,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.66

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