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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280, 33,506.31 and 13,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280, 33,506.31 and 13,525 is: 18,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280 : 33,506.31 = 13,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280/33,506.31 = 13,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280x = 33,506.31 × 13,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280x = 453,172,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,172,842.75/24,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.45

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