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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,225.97, 33,434.61 and 13,471.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,225.97, 33,434.61 and 13,471.91 is: 18,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,225.97 : 33,434.61 = 13,471.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,225.97/33,434.61 = 13,471.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,225.97x = 33,434.61 × 13,471.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,225.97x = 450,428,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,428,056.81/24,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.78

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