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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.85, 33,393.97 and 13,443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.85, 33,393.97 and 13,443.53 is: 18,552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.85 : 33,393.97 = 13,443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.85/33,393.97 = 13,443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.85x = 33,393.97 × 13,443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.85x = 448,932,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,932,687.35/24,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.59

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