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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.22, 33,482.88 and 13,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.22, 33,482.88 and 13,652.82 is: 18,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.22 : 33,482.88 = 13,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.22/33,482.88 = 13,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.22x = 33,482.88 × 13,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.22x = 457,135,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,135,733.72/24,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.69

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