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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.28, 33,169.86 and 13,425.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.28, 33,169.86 and 13,425.64 is: 18,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.28 : 33,169.86 = 13,425.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.28/33,169.86 = 13,425.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.28x = 33,169.86 × 13,425.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.28x = 445,326,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,326,599.21/24,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,527.27

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