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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.71, 33,197.91 and 13,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.71, 33,197.91 and 13,445.34 is: 18,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.71 : 33,197.91 = 13,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.71/33,197.91 = 13,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.71x = 33,197.91 × 13,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.71x = 446,357,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,357,187.24/24,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.15

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