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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,082.65, 33,235.52 and 13,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,082.65, 33,235.52 and 13,472.06 is: 18,592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,082.65 : 33,235.52 = 13,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,082.65/33,235.52 = 13,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,082.65x = 33,235.52 × 13,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,082.65x = 447,750,686.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,750,686.03/24,082.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.25

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