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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.71, 33,348.61 and 13,555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.71, 33,348.61 and 13,555.35 is: 18,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.71 : 33,348.61 = 13,555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.71/33,348.61 = 13,555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.71x = 33,348.61 × 13,555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.71x = 452,052,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,052,097.51/24,165.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.35

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