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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.76, 33,168.96 and 13,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.76, 33,168.96 and 13,425.48 is: 18,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.76 : 33,168.96 = 13,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.76/33,168.96 = 13,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.76x = 33,168.96 × 13,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.76x = 445,309,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,309,209.10/24,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.95

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