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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.16, 33,713.80 and 13,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.16, 33,713.80 and 13,252.24 is: 18,288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.16 : 33,713.80 = 13,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.16/33,713.80 = 13,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.16x = 33,713.80 × 13,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.16x = 446,783,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,783,368.91/24,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.19

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