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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.94, 33,197.96 and 13,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.94, 33,197.96 and 13,446.66 is: 18,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.94 : 33,197.96 = 13,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.94/33,197.96 = 13,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.94x = 33,197.96 × 13,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.94x = 446,401,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,401,680.81/24,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.05

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