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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.72, 33,329.61 and 13,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.72, 33,329.61 and 13,250.25 is: 18,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.72 : 33,329.61 = 13,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.72/33,329.61 = 13,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.72x = 33,329.61 × 13,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.72x = 441,625,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,625,664.90/24,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.72

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