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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.86, 33,202.77 and 13,452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.86, 33,202.77 and 13,452.87 is: 18,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.86 : 33,202.77 = 13,452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.86/33,202.77 = 13,452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.86x = 33,202.77 × 13,452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.86x = 446,672,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,672,548.45/24,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.74

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