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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.22, 33,549.28 and 13,555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.22, 33,549.28 and 13,555.97 is: 18,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.22 : 33,549.28 = 13,555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.22/33,549.28 = 13,555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.22x = 33,549.28 × 13,555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.22x = 454,793,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,793,033.20/24,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.13

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