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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.83, 33,342.17 and 13,550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.83, 33,342.17 and 13,550.23 is: 18,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.83 : 33,342.17 = 13,550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.83/33,342.17 = 13,550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.83x = 33,342.17 × 13,550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.83x = 451,794,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,794,072.20/24,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.44

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