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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.59, 33,775.11 and 13,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.59, 33,775.11 and 13,865.25 is: 19,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.59 : 33,775.11 = 13,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.59/33,775.11 = 13,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.59x = 33,775.11 × 13,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.59x = 468,300,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,300,343.93/24,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,133.36

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