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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.25, 33,901.44 and 13,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.25, 33,901.44 and 13,388.25 is: 18,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.25 : 33,901.44 = 13,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.25/33,901.44 = 13,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.25x = 33,901.44 × 13,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.25x = 453,880,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,880,954.08/24,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.79

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