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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.61, 33,549.02 and 13,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.61, 33,549.02 and 13,555.21 is: 18,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.61 : 33,549.02 = 13,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.61/33,549.02 = 13,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.61x = 33,549.02 × 13,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.61x = 454,764,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,764,011.39/24,309.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.17

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