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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.16, 33,347.06 and 13,553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.16, 33,347.06 and 13,553.74 is: 18,702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.16 : 33,347.06 = 13,553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.16/33,347.06 = 13,553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.16x = 33,347.06 × 13,553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.16x = 451,977,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,977,381.00/24,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.90

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