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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.52, 33,682.14 and 13,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.52, 33,682.14 and 13,229.52 is: 18,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.52 : 33,682.14 = 13,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.52/33,682.14 = 13,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.52x = 33,682.14 × 13,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.52x = 445,598,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,598,544.77/24,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.61

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