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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.34, 33,445.26 and 13,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.34, 33,445.26 and 13,625.64 is: 18,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.34 : 33,445.26 = 13,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.34/33,445.26 = 13,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.34x = 33,445.26 × 13,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.34x = 455,713,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,713,072.47/24,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,803.66

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