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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.02, 33,713.42 and 13,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.02, 33,713.42 and 13,252.02 is: 18,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.02 : 33,713.42 = 13,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.02/33,713.42 = 13,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.02x = 33,713.42 × 13,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.02x = 446,770,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,770,723.42/24,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.78

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