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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.72, 33,544.45 and 13,552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.72, 33,544.45 and 13,552.47 is: 18,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.72 : 33,544.45 = 13,552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.72/33,544.45 = 13,552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.72x = 33,544.45 × 13,552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.72x = 454,610,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,610,152.29/24,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.30

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