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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.14, 33,396.12 and 13,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.14, 33,396.12 and 13,446.30 is: 18,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.14 : 33,396.12 = 13,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.14/33,396.12 = 13,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.14x = 33,396.12 × 13,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.14x = 449,054,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,054,248.36/24,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.55

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