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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.73, 33,430.73 and 13,470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.73, 33,430.73 and 13,470.55 is: 18,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.73 : 33,430.73 = 13,470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.73/33,430.73 = 13,470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.73x = 33,430.73 × 13,470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.73x = 450,330,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,330,169.07/24,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.92

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