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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.52, 33,815.08 and 13,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.52, 33,815.08 and 13,325.52 is: 18,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.52 : 33,815.08 = 13,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.52/33,815.08 = 13,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.52x = 33,815.08 × 13,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.52x = 450,603,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,603,524.84/24,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.34

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