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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.52, 33,895 and 13,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.52, 33,895 and 13,383.52 is: 18,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.52 : 33,895 = 13,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.52/33,895 = 13,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.52x = 33,895 × 13,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.52x = 453,634,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,634,410.40/24,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.31

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