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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.37, 33,707.07 and 13,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.37, 33,707.07 and 13,247.37 is: 18,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.37 : 33,707.07 = 13,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.37/33,707.07 = 13,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.37x = 33,707.07 × 13,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.37x = 446,530,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,530,027.91/24,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.40

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