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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.97, 33,483.41 and 13,652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.97, 33,483.41 and 13,652.61 is: 18,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.97 : 33,483.41 = 13,652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.97/33,483.41 = 13,652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.97x = 33,483.41 × 13,652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.97x = 457,135,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,135,770.78/24,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.88

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