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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.45, 33,198.66 and 13,447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.45, 33,198.66 and 13,447.15 is: 18,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.45 : 33,198.66 = 13,447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.45/33,198.66 = 13,447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.45x = 33,198.66 × 13,447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.45x = 446,427,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,427,360.82/24,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.72

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