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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.72, 33,195.60 and 13,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.72, 33,195.60 and 13,447.44 is: 18,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.72 : 33,195.60 = 13,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.72/33,195.60 = 13,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.72x = 33,195.60 × 13,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.72x = 446,395,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,395,839.26/24,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.20

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