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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.40, 33,707 and 13,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.40, 33,707 and 13,247.40 is: 18,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.40 : 33,707 = 13,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.40/33,707 = 13,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.40x = 33,707 × 13,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.40x = 446,530,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,530,111.80/24,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.38

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