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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.85, 33,203.42 and 13,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.85, 33,203.42 and 13,451.47 is: 18,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.85 : 33,203.42 = 13,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.85/33,203.42 = 13,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.85x = 33,203.42 × 13,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.85x = 446,634,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,634,708.20/24,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.72

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