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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.54, 33,341.47 and 13,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.54, 33,341.47 and 13,550.40 is: 18,699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.54 : 33,341.47 = 13,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.54/33,341.47 = 13,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.54x = 33,341.47 × 13,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.54x = 451,790,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,790,255.09/24,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.51

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