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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.25, 33,507.64 and 13,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.25, 33,507.64 and 13,670.65 is: 18,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.25 : 33,507.64 = 13,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.25/33,507.64 = 13,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.25x = 33,507.64 × 13,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.25x = 458,071,218.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,071,218.77/24,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.22

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