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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.25, 33,195.67 and 13,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.25, 33,195.67 and 13,445.87 is: 18,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.25 : 33,195.67 = 13,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.25/33,195.67 = 13,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.25x = 33,195.67 × 13,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.25x = 446,344,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,344,663.38/24,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.98

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