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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.06, 33,542.91 and 13,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.06, 33,542.91 and 13,553.43 is: 18,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.06 : 33,542.91 = 13,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.06/33,542.91 = 13,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.06x = 33,542.91 × 13,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.06x = 454,621,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,621,356.90/24,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.80

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