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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.52, 33,481.08 and 13,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.52, 33,481.08 and 13,652.97 is: 18,839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.52 : 33,481.08 = 13,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.52/33,481.08 = 13,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.52x = 33,481.08 × 13,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.52x = 457,116,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,116,180.81/24,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.65

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