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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.97, 33,197.94 and 13,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.97, 33,197.94 and 13,445.63 is: 18,555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.97 : 33,197.94 = 13,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.97/33,197.94 = 13,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.97x = 33,197.94 × 13,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.97x = 446,367,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,367,052.01/24,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.36

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