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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.61, 33,482.34 and 13,652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.61, 33,482.34 and 13,652.26 is: 18,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.61 : 33,482.34 = 13,652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.61/33,482.34 = 13,652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.61x = 33,482.34 × 13,652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.61x = 457,109,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,109,611.09/24,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.08

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