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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.39, 33,644.46 and 13,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.39, 33,644.46 and 13,625.36 is: 18,802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.39 : 33,644.46 = 13,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.39/33,644.46 = 13,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.39x = 33,644.46 × 13,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.39x = 458,418,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,418,077.80/24,380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.74

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