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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.25, 33,806.48 and 13,319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.25, 33,806.48 and 13,319.25 is: 18,380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.25 : 33,806.48 = 13,319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.25/33,806.48 = 13,319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.25x = 33,806.48 × 13,319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.25x = 450,276,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,276,958.74/24,497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.71

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