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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.54, 33,209.39 and 13,452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.54, 33,209.39 and 13,452.75 is: 18,566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.54 : 33,209.39 = 13,452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.54/33,209.39 = 13,452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.54x = 33,209.39 × 13,452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.54x = 446,757,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,757,654.95/24,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.52

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