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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,155.54, 33,336.93 and 13,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,155.54, 33,336.93 and 13,548.74 is: 18,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,155.54 : 33,336.93 = 13,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,155.54/33,336.93 = 13,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,155.54x = 33,336.93 × 13,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,155.54x = 451,673,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,673,396.97/24,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.54

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