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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.02, 33,716.17 and 13,254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.02, 33,716.17 and 13,254.02 is: 18,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.02 : 33,716.17 = 13,254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.02/33,716.17 = 13,254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.02x = 33,716.17 × 13,254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.02x = 446,874,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,874,791.50/24,432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.54

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