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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.55, 33,197.85 and 13,446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.55, 33,197.85 and 13,446.09 is: 18,555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.55 : 33,197.85 = 13,446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.55/33,197.85 = 13,446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.55x = 33,197.85 × 13,446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.55x = 446,381,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,381,278.91/24,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.50

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