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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.66, 33,348.30 and 13,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.66, 33,348.30 and 13,555.28 is: 18,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.66 : 33,348.30 = 13,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.66/33,348.30 = 13,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.66x = 33,348.30 × 13,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.66x = 452,045,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,045,544.02/24,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.89

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