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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.52, 33,805.42 and 13,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.52, 33,805.42 and 13,318.52 is: 18,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.52 : 33,805.42 = 13,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.52/33,805.42 = 13,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.52x = 33,805.42 × 13,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.52x = 450,238,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,238,162.38/24,496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.68

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