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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.88, 33,197.02 and 13,445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.88, 33,197.02 and 13,445.51 is: 18,554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.88 : 33,197.02 = 13,445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.88/33,197.02 = 13,445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.88x = 33,197.02 × 13,445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.88x = 446,350,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,350,664.78/24,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.75

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