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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,156.28, 33,333.66 and 13,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,156.28, 33,333.66 and 13,544.44 is: 18,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,156.28 : 33,333.66 = 13,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,156.28/33,333.66 = 13,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,156.28x = 33,333.66 × 13,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,156.28x = 451,485,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,485,757.85/24,156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.20

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