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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.43, 33,338.88 and 13,550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.43, 33,338.88 and 13,550.05 is: 18,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.43 : 33,338.88 = 13,550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.43/33,338.88 = 13,550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.43x = 33,338.88 × 13,550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.43x = 451,743,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,743,407.60/24,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.43

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