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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.44, 33,347.30 and 13,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.44, 33,347.30 and 13,555.49 is: 18,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.44 : 33,347.30 = 13,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.44/33,347.30 = 13,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.44x = 33,347.30 × 13,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.44x = 452,038,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,038,757.16/24,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,708.33

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