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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.16, 33,467.74 and 13,496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.16, 33,467.74 and 13,496.85 is: 18,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.16 : 33,467.74 = 13,496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.16/33,467.74 = 13,496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.16x = 33,467.74 × 13,496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.16x = 451,709,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,709,066.62/24,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.52

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