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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.93, 33,482.97 and 13,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.93, 33,482.97 and 13,652.74 is: 18,840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.93 : 33,482.97 = 13,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.93/33,482.97 = 13,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.93x = 33,482.97 × 13,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.93x = 457,134,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,134,283.84/24,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.85

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