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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.62, 33,145.68 and 13,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.62, 33,145.68 and 13,408.25 is: 18,503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.62 : 33,145.68 = 13,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.62/33,145.68 = 13,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.62x = 33,145.68 × 13,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.62x = 444,425,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,425,448.41/24,018.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.38

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