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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.76, 33,207.35 and 13,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.76, 33,207.35 and 13,452.36 is: 18,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.76 : 33,207.35 = 13,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.76/33,207.35 = 13,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.76x = 33,207.35 × 13,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.76x = 446,717,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,717,159.58/24,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.67

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