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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.28, 33,201.09 and 13,448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.28, 33,201.09 and 13,448.89 is: 18,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.28 : 33,201.09 = 13,448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.28/33,201.09 = 13,448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.28x = 33,201.09 × 13,448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.28x = 446,517,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,517,662.04/24,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.06

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