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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.74, 33,196.83 and 13,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.74, 33,196.83 and 13,445.28 is: 18,554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.74 : 33,196.83 = 13,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.74/33,196.83 = 13,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.74x = 33,196.83 × 13,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.74x = 446,340,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,340,674.46/24,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.44

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