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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,448.25, 33,738.59 and 13,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,448.25, 33,738.59 and 13,270.25 is: 18,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,448.25 : 33,738.59 = 13,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,448.25/33,738.59 = 13,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,448.25x = 33,738.59 × 13,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,448.25x = 447,719,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,719,523.95/24,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.95

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