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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.66, 33,208.26 and 13,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.66, 33,208.26 and 13,452.15 is: 18,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.66 : 33,208.26 = 13,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.66/33,208.26 = 13,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.66x = 33,208.26 × 13,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.66x = 446,722,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,722,494.76/24,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.20

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