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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.02, 33,445.86 and 13,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.02, 33,445.86 and 13,625.34 is: 18,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.02 : 33,445.86 = 13,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.02/33,445.86 = 13,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.02x = 33,445.86 × 13,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.02x = 455,711,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,711,214.09/24,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.83

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