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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.79, 36,845.33 and 13,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.79, 36,845.33 and 13,467.25 is: 20,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.79 : 36,845.33 = 13,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.79/36,845.33 = 13,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.79x = 36,845.33 × 13,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.79x = 496,205,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,205,270.44/24,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.73

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