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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.66, 33,346.37 and 13,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.66, 33,346.37 and 13,553.24 is: 18,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.66 : 33,346.37 = 13,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.66/33,346.37 = 13,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.66x = 33,346.37 × 13,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.66x = 451,951,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,951,355.74/24,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.21

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