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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.66, 33,349.68 and 13,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.66, 33,349.68 and 13,556.28 is: 18,708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.66 : 33,349.68 = 13,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.66/33,349.68 = 13,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.66x = 33,349.68 × 13,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.66x = 452,097,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,097,599.99/24,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,708.27

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