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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.68, 33,445.02 and 13,625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.68, 33,445.02 and 13,625.37 is: 18,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.68 : 33,445.02 = 13,625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.68/33,445.02 = 13,625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.68x = 33,445.02 × 13,625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.68x = 455,700,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,700,772.16/24,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.89

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