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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.25, 33,698.58 and 13,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.25, 33,698.58 and 13,241.25 is: 18,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.25 : 33,698.58 = 13,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.25/33,698.58 = 13,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.25x = 33,698.58 × 13,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.25x = 446,211,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,211,322.43/24,419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.93

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