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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.74, 33,197.60 and 13,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.74, 33,197.60 and 13,445.40 is: 18,555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.74 : 33,197.60 = 13,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.74/33,197.60 = 13,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.74x = 33,197.60 × 13,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.74x = 446,355,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,355,011.04/24,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.03

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