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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.32, 33,195.70 and 13,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.32, 33,195.70 and 13,445.04 is: 18,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.32 : 33,195.70 = 13,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.32/33,195.70 = 13,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.32x = 33,195.70 × 13,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.32x = 446,317,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,317,514.33/24,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.80

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