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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.25, 33,657.17 and 13,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.25, 33,657.17 and 13,211.25 is: 18,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.25 : 33,657.17 = 13,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.25/33,657.17 = 13,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.25x = 33,657.17 × 13,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.25x = 444,653,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,653,358.53/24,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.53

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