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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.47, 33,199.38 and 13,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.47, 33,199.38 and 13,447.10 is: 18,557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.47 : 33,199.38 = 13,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.47/33,199.38 = 13,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.47x = 33,199.38 × 13,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.47x = 446,435,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,435,465.80/24,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.04

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