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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.55, 33,963.93 and 13,433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.55, 33,963.93 and 13,433.55 is: 18,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.55 : 33,963.93 = 13,433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.55/33,963.93 = 13,433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.55x = 33,963.93 × 13,433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.55x = 456,256,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,256,151.85/24,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.29

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