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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.91, 33,199.96 and 13,447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.91, 33,199.96 and 13,447.54 is: 18,557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.91 : 33,199.96 = 13,447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.91/33,199.96 = 13,447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.91x = 33,199.96 × 13,447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.91x = 446,457,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,457,636.44/24,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.62

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