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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.67, 33,367.07 and 13,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.67, 33,367.07 and 13,425.02 is: 18,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.67 : 33,367.07 = 13,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.67/33,367.07 = 13,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.67x = 33,367.07 × 13,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.67x = 447,953,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,953,348.13/24,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.03

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