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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.88, 33,707.71 and 13,815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.88, 33,707.71 and 13,815.28 is: 19,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.88 : 33,707.71 = 13,815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.88/33,707.71 = 13,815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.88x = 33,707.71 × 13,815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.88x = 465,681,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,681,451.81/24,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.08

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