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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.14, 33,398.88 and 13,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.14, 33,398.88 and 13,448.30 is: 18,556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.14 : 33,398.88 = 13,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.14/33,398.88 = 13,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.14x = 33,398.88 × 13,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.14x = 449,158,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,158,157.90/24,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.31

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