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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.72, 33,274.02 and 13,502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.72, 33,274.02 and 13,502.26 is: 18,632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.72 : 33,274.02 = 13,502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.72/33,274.02 = 13,502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.72x = 33,274.02 × 13,502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.72x = 449,274,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,274,469.29/24,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.26

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