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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.15, 33,203.38 and 13,448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.15, 33,203.38 and 13,448.10 is: 18,559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.15 : 33,203.38 = 13,448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.15/33,203.38 = 13,448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.15x = 33,203.38 × 13,448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.15x = 446,522,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,522,374.58/24,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.36

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