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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.28, 33,207.12 and 13,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.28, 33,207.12 and 13,452.80 is: 18,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.28 : 33,207.12 = 13,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.28/33,207.12 = 13,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.28x = 33,207.12 × 13,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.28x = 446,728,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,728,743.94/24,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.75

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