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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.12, 33,203.76 and 13,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.12, 33,203.76 and 13,452 is: 18,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.12 : 33,203.76 = 13,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.12/33,203.76 = 13,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.12x = 33,203.76 × 13,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.12x = 446,656,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,656,979.52/24,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.43

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