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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.52, 33,131.62 and 13,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.52, 33,131.62 and 13,397.52 is: 18,488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.52 : 33,131.62 = 13,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.52/33,131.62 = 13,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.52x = 33,131.62 × 13,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.52x = 443,881,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,881,541.58/24,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.50

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