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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.20, 33,813.44 and 13,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.20, 33,813.44 and 13,325.20 is: 18,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.20 : 33,813.44 = 13,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.20/33,813.44 = 13,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.20x = 33,813.44 × 13,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.20x = 450,570,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,570,850.69/24,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.25

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