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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,455.25, 33,748.25 and 13,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,455.25, 33,748.25 and 13,277.25 is: 18,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,455.25 : 33,748.25 = 13,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,455.25/33,748.25 = 13,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,455.25x = 33,748.25 × 13,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,455.25x = 448,083,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,083,885.93/24,455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.61

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