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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.60, 33,198.03 and 13,446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.60, 33,198.03 and 13,446.26 is: 18,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.60 : 33,198.03 = 13,446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.60/33,198.03 = 13,446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.60x = 33,198.03 × 13,446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.60x = 446,389,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,389,342.87/24,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.80

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