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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.22, 33,513.72 and 13,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.22, 33,513.72 and 13,675.02 is: 18,871.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.22 : 33,513.72 = 13,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.22/33,513.72 = 13,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.22x = 33,513.72 × 13,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.22x = 458,300,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,300,791.27/24,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.59

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