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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.52, 33,404.90 and 13,453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.52, 33,404.90 and 13,453.17 is: 18,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.52 : 33,404.90 = 13,453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.52/33,404.90 = 13,453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.52x = 33,404.90 × 13,453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.52x = 449,401,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,401,798.53/24,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.32

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