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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.52, 33,806.80 and 13,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.52, 33,806.80 and 13,319.52 is: 18,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.52 : 33,806.80 = 13,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.52/33,806.80 = 13,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.52x = 33,806.80 × 13,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.52x = 450,290,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,290,348.74/24,497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.06

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