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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,199.69, 33,394.40 and 13,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,199.69, 33,394.40 and 13,445.24 is: 18,553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,199.69 : 33,394.40 = 13,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,199.69/33,394.40 = 13,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,199.69x = 33,394.40 × 13,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,199.69x = 448,995,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,995,764.54/24,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.78

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