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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,054.48, 33,196.80 and 13,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,054.48, 33,196.80 and 13,446 is: 18,556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,054.48 : 33,196.80 = 13,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,054.48/33,196.80 = 13,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,054.48x = 33,196.80 × 13,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,054.48x = 446,364,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,364,172.80/24,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.38

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