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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.25, 33,198.43 and 13,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.25, 33,198.43 and 13,447.87 is: 18,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.25 : 33,198.43 = 13,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.25/33,198.43 = 13,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.25x = 33,198.43 × 13,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.25x = 446,448,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,448,170.84/24,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.74

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