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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.14, 33,366.88 and 13,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.14, 33,366.88 and 13,425.60 is: 18,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.14 : 33,366.88 = 13,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.14/33,366.88 = 13,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.14x = 33,366.88 × 13,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.14x = 447,970,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,970,384.13/24,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,526.38

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