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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.25, 33,342.53 and 13,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.25, 33,342.53 and 13,550.66 is: 18,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.25 : 33,342.53 = 13,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.25/33,342.53 = 13,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.25x = 33,342.53 × 13,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.25x = 451,813,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,813,287.57/24,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.91

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