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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.52, 33,275.28 and 13,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.52, 33,275.28 and 13,501.60 is: 18,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.52 : 33,275.28 = 13,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.52/33,275.28 = 13,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.52x = 33,275.28 × 13,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.52x = 449,269,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,269,520.45/24,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.98

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