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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.89, 33,212.03 and 13,455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.89, 33,212.03 and 13,455.53 is: 18,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.89 : 33,212.03 = 13,455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.89/33,212.03 = 13,455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.89x = 33,212.03 × 13,455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.89x = 446,885,544.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,885,544.05/24,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.25

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