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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.50, 33,714.27 and 13,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.50, 33,714.27 and 13,252.50 is: 18,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.50 : 33,714.27 = 13,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.50/33,714.27 = 13,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.50x = 33,714.27 × 13,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.50x = 446,798,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,798,363.18/24,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.55

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