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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.25, 33,701.34 and 13,243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.25, 33,701.34 and 13,243.25 is: 18,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.25 : 33,701.34 = 13,243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.25/33,701.34 = 13,243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.25x = 33,701.34 × 13,243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.25x = 446,315,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,315,270.96/24,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.69

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