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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.92, 33,272.28 and 13,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.92, 33,272.28 and 13,501.71 is: 18,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.92 : 33,272.28 = 13,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.92/33,272.28 = 13,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.92x = 33,272.28 × 13,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.92x = 449,232,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,232,675.60/24,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.69

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