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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.03, 33,713.38 and 13,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.03, 33,713.38 and 13,252.03 is: 18,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.03 : 33,713.38 = 13,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.03/33,713.38 = 13,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.03x = 33,713.38 × 13,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.03x = 446,770,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,770,723.16/24,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.77

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