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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.85, 33,171.03 and 13,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.85, 33,171.03 and 13,425.53 is: 18,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.85 : 33,171.03 = 13,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.85/33,171.03 = 13,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.85x = 33,171.03 × 13,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.85x = 445,338,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,338,492.54/24,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.09

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