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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,418.75, 33,697.89 and 13,240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,418.75, 33,697.89 and 13,240.75 is: 18,272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,418.75 : 33,697.89 = 13,240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,418.75/33,697.89 = 13,240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,418.75x = 33,697.89 × 13,240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,418.75x = 446,185,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,185,337.02/24,418.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.24

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