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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430, 33,713.58 and 13,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430, 33,713.58 and 13,252 is: 18,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430 : 33,713.58 = 13,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430/33,713.58 = 13,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430x = 33,713.58 × 13,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430x = 446,772,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,772,362.16/24,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.86

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