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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.52, 33,302.46 and 13,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.52, 33,302.46 and 13,522.12 is: 18,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.52 : 33,302.46 = 13,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.52/33,302.46 = 13,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.52x = 33,302.46 × 13,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.52x = 450,319,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,319,860.42/24,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.29

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