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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,403.68, 33,677.16 and 13,225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,403.68, 33,677.16 and 13,225.68 is: 18,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,403.68 : 33,677.16 = 13,225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,403.68/33,677.16 = 13,225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,403.68x = 33,677.16 × 13,225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,403.68x = 445,403,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,403,341.47/24,403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.48

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