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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162, 33,344.04 and 13,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162, 33,344.04 and 13,552.32 is: 18,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162 : 33,344.04 = 13,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162/33,344.04 = 13,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162x = 33,344.04 × 13,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162x = 451,889,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,889,100.17/24,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.47

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