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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,455.52, 33,748.38 and 13,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,455.52, 33,748.38 and 13,277.52 is: 18,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,455.52 : 33,748.38 = 13,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,455.52/33,748.38 = 13,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,455.52x = 33,748.38 × 13,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,455.52x = 448,094,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,094,790.42/24,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.85

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