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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.72, 33,547.22 and 13,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.72, 33,547.22 and 13,554.47 is: 18,705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.72 : 33,547.22 = 13,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.72/33,547.22 = 13,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.72x = 33,547.22 × 13,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.72x = 454,714,551.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,714,551.56/24,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,705.05

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