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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.76, 33,275.72 and 13,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.76, 33,275.72 and 13,502.40 is: 18,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.76 : 33,275.72 = 13,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.76/33,275.72 = 13,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.76x = 33,275.72 × 13,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.76x = 449,302,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,302,081.73/24,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.37

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