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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.70, 33,341.67 and 13,550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.70, 33,341.67 and 13,550.37 is: 18,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.70 : 33,341.67 = 13,550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.70/33,341.67 = 13,550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.70x = 33,341.67 × 13,550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.70x = 451,791,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,791,964.92/24,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.46

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