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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.32, 33,713.80 and 13,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.32, 33,713.80 and 13,252.32 is: 18,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.32 : 33,713.80 = 13,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.32/33,713.80 = 13,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.32x = 33,713.80 × 13,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.32x = 446,786,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,786,066.02/24,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.18

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