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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.81, 33,348.87 and 13,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.81, 33,348.87 and 13,555.44 is: 18,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.81 : 33,348.87 = 13,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.81/33,348.87 = 13,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.81x = 33,348.87 × 13,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.81x = 452,058,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,058,606.35/24,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.54

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