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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.25, 33,981.51 and 13,446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.25, 33,981.51 and 13,446.25 is: 18,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.25 : 33,981.51 = 13,446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.25/33,981.51 = 13,446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.25x = 33,981.51 × 13,446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.25x = 456,923,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,923,878.84/24,624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,555.85

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