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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285, 33,507.54 and 13,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285, 33,507.54 and 13,672.52 is: 18,864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285 : 33,507.54 = 13,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285/33,507.54 = 13,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285x = 33,507.54 × 13,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285x = 458,132,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,132,510.80/24,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.83

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