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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.96, 33,207.92 and 13,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.96, 33,207.92 and 13,452.60 is: 18,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.96 : 33,207.92 = 13,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.96/33,207.92 = 13,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.96x = 33,207.92 × 13,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.96x = 446,732,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,732,864.59/24,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.17

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