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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.55, 33,630.03 and 13,191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.55, 33,630.03 and 13,191.55 is: 18,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.55 : 33,630.03 = 13,191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.55/33,630.03 = 13,191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.55x = 33,630.03 × 13,191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.55x = 443,632,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,632,222.25/24,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.37

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