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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.75, 33,714.48 and 13,252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.75, 33,714.48 and 13,252.75 is: 18,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.75 : 33,714.48 = 13,252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.75/33,714.48 = 13,252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.75x = 33,714.48 × 13,252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.75x = 446,809,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,809,574.82/24,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.82

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