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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.69, 33,983.48 and 13,447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.69, 33,983.48 and 13,447.69 is: 18,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.69 : 33,983.48 = 13,447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.69/33,983.48 = 13,447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.69x = 33,983.48 × 13,447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.69x = 456,999,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,999,252.82/24,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,557.83

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