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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.84, 33,348.72 and 13,555.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.84, 33,348.72 and 13,555.47 is: 18,706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.84 : 33,348.72 = 13,555.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.84/33,348.72 = 13,555.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.84x = 33,348.72 × 13,555.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.84x = 452,057,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,057,573.50/24,165.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.47

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