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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.72, 33,346.44 and 13,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.72, 33,346.44 and 13,553.10 is: 18,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.72 : 33,346.44 = 13,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.72/33,346.44 = 13,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.72x = 33,346.44 × 13,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.72x = 451,947,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,947,635.96/24,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.01

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