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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,575.25, 33,913.86 and 13,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,575.25, 33,913.86 and 13,397.25 is: 18,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,575.25 : 33,913.86 = 13,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,575.25/33,913.86 = 13,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,575.25x = 33,913.86 × 13,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,575.25x = 454,352,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,352,460.89/24,575.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.21

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