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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.17, 33,275.39 and 13,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.17, 33,275.39 and 13,503.96 is: 18,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.17 : 33,275.39 = 13,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.17/33,275.39 = 13,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.17x = 33,275.39 × 13,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.17x = 449,349,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,349,468.02/24,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.80

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