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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.41, 33,348.78 and 13,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.41, 33,348.78 and 13,555 is: 18,704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.41 : 33,348.78 = 13,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.41/33,348.78 = 13,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.41x = 33,348.78 × 13,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.41x = 452,042,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,042,712.90/24,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.64

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