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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.86, 33,347.55 and 13,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.86, 33,347.55 and 13,554.46 is: 18,705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.86 : 33,347.55 = 13,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.86/33,347.55 = 13,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.86x = 33,347.55 × 13,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.86x = 452,008,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,008,032.57/24,164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,705.18

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