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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.14, 33,197.52 and 13,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.14, 33,197.52 and 13,445.78 is: 18,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.14 : 33,197.52 = 13,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.14/33,197.52 = 13,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.14x = 33,197.52 × 13,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.14x = 446,366,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,366,550.47/24,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.20

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