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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.64, 33,275.94 and 13,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.64, 33,275.94 and 13,501.72 is: 18,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.64 : 33,275.94 = 13,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.64/33,275.94 = 13,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.64x = 33,275.94 × 13,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.64x = 449,282,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282,424.62/24,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.42

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