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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.96, 33,341.56 and 13,550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.96, 33,341.56 and 13,550.36 is: 18,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.96 : 33,341.56 = 13,550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.96/33,341.56 = 13,550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.96x = 33,341.56 × 13,550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.96x = 451,790,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,790,140.96/24,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.18

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