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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.66, 33,293.41 and 13,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.66, 33,293.41 and 13,223.74 is: 18,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.66 : 33,293.41 = 13,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.66/33,293.41 = 13,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.66x = 33,293.41 × 13,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.66x = 440,263,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,263,397.55/24,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.76

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