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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.41, 33,199.47 and 13,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.41, 33,199.47 and 13,447.62 is: 18,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.41 : 33,199.47 = 13,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.41/33,199.47 = 13,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.41x = 33,199.47 × 13,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.41x = 446,453,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,453,856.76/24,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.86

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