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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.61, 33,886.97 and 13,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.61, 33,886.97 and 13,945.32 is: 19,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.61 : 33,886.97 = 13,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.61/33,886.97 = 13,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.61x = 33,886.97 × 13,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.61x = 472,564,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,564,640.48/24,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.67

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