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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.89, 33,197.16 and 13,445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.89, 33,197.16 and 13,445.61 is: 18,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.89 : 33,197.16 = 13,445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.89/33,197.16 = 13,445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.89x = 33,197.16 × 13,445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.89x = 446,356,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,356,066.47/24,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.96

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