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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.25, 33,640.61 and 13,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.25, 33,640.61 and 13,199.25 is: 18,214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.25 : 33,640.61 = 13,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.25/33,640.61 = 13,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.25x = 33,640.61 × 13,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.25x = 444,030,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,030,755.55/24,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.97

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