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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,575.12, 33,913.68 and 13,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,575.12, 33,913.68 and 13,397.12 is: 18,488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,575.12 : 33,913.68 = 13,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,575.12/33,913.68 = 13,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,575.12x = 33,913.68 × 13,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,575.12x = 454,345,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,345,640.60/24,575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.03

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