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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.55, 33,768.97 and 13,715.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.55, 33,768.97 and 13,715.25 is: 18,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.55 : 33,768.97 = 13,715.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.55/33,768.97 = 13,715.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.55x = 33,768.97 × 13,715.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.55x = 463,149,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,149,799.85/24,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.37

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