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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.63, 33,583.15 and 13,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.63, 33,583.15 and 13,725.23 is: 18,940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.63 : 33,583.15 = 13,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.63/33,583.15 = 13,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.63x = 33,583.15 × 13,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.63x = 460,936,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,936,507.52/24,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.81

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