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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.76, 33,273.84 and 13,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.76, 33,273.84 and 13,501.30 is: 18,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.76 : 33,273.84 = 13,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.76/33,273.84 = 13,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.76x = 33,273.84 × 13,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.76x = 449,240,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,240,095.99/24,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.58

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