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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.96, 33,196.08 and 13,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.96, 33,196.08 and 13,445.50 is: 18,554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.96 : 33,196.08 = 13,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.96/33,196.08 = 13,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.96x = 33,196.08 × 13,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.96x = 446,337,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,337,893.64/24,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.15

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