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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.26, 33,196.05 and 13,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.26, 33,196.05 and 13,444.62 is: 18,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.26 : 33,196.05 = 13,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.26/33,196.05 = 13,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.26x = 33,196.05 × 13,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.26x = 446,308,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,308,277.75/24,055.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.46

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