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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.58, 33,708.59 and 13,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.58, 33,708.59 and 13,669.80 is: 18,865.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.58 : 33,708.59 = 13,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.58/33,708.59 = 13,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.58x = 33,708.59 × 13,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.58x = 460,789,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,789,540.09/24,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.04

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