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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.92, 33,277.30 and 13,499.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.92, 33,277.30 and 13,499.51 is: 18,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.92 : 33,277.30 = 13,499.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.92/33,277.30 = 13,499.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.92x = 33,277.30 × 13,499.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.92x = 449,227,043.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,227,043.99/24,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.91

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