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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,081.25, 33,233.88 and 13,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,081.25, 33,233.88 and 13,474.30 is: 18,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,081.25 : 33,233.88 = 13,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,081.25/33,233.88 = 13,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,081.25x = 33,233.88 × 13,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,081.25x = 447,803,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,803,352.37/24,081.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.52

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