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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.83, 33,757.61 and 13,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.83, 33,757.61 and 13,852.23 is: 19,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.83 : 33,757.61 = 13,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.83/33,757.61 = 13,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.83x = 33,757.61 × 13,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.83x = 467,618,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,618,108.71/24,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.46

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