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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.96, 33,759.18 and 13,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.96, 33,759.18 and 13,852.32 is: 19,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.96 : 33,759.18 = 13,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.96/33,759.18 = 13,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.96x = 33,759.18 × 13,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.96x = 467,642,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,642,964.30/24,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.37

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