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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.45, 33,197.28 and 13,446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.45, 33,197.28 and 13,446.15 is: 18,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.45 : 33,197.28 = 13,446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.45/33,197.28 = 13,446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.45x = 33,197.28 × 13,446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.45x = 446,375,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,375,606.47/24,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.34

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