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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,165.90, 33,347.97 and 13,555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,165.90, 33,347.97 and 13,555.71 is: 18,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,165.90 : 33,347.97 = 13,555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,165.90/33,347.97 = 13,555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,165.90x = 33,347.97 × 13,555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,165.90x = 452,055,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,055,410.41/24,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.33

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