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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.52, 33,198.12 and 13,445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.52, 33,198.12 and 13,445.93 is: 18,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.52 : 33,198.12 = 13,445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.52/33,198.12 = 13,445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.52x = 33,198.12 × 13,445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.52x = 446,379,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,379,431.66/24,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.44

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