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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.51, 33,713.94 and 13,252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.51, 33,713.94 and 13,252.51 is: 18,288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.51 : 33,713.94 = 13,252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.51/33,713.94 = 13,252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.51x = 33,713.94 × 13,252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.51x = 446,794,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,794,326.99/24,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.37

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