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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.26, 33,197.78 and 13,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.26, 33,197.78 and 13,445.68 is: 18,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.26 : 33,197.78 = 13,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.26/33,197.78 = 13,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.26x = 33,197.78 × 13,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.26x = 446,366,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,366,726.59/24,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.12

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