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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.96, 33,481.80 and 13,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.96, 33,481.80 and 13,652.52 is: 18,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.96 : 33,481.80 = 13,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.96/33,481.80 = 13,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.96x = 33,481.80 × 13,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.96x = 457,110,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,110,944.14/24,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.31

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