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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.76, 33,201.13 and 13,448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.76, 33,201.13 and 13,448.38 is: 18,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.76 : 33,201.13 = 13,448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.76/33,201.13 = 13,448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.76x = 33,201.13 × 13,448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.76x = 446,501,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,501,345.43/24,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.79

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