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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.25, 33,739.97 and 13,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.25, 33,739.97 and 13,271.25 is: 18,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.25 : 33,739.97 = 13,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.25/33,739.97 = 13,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.25x = 33,739.97 × 13,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.25x = 447,771,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,771,576.86/24,449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.33

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