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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.82, 33,275.76 and 13,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.82, 33,275.76 and 13,501.64 is: 18,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.82 : 33,275.76 = 13,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.82/33,275.76 = 13,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.82x = 33,275.76 × 13,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.82x = 449,277,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,277,332.25/24,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,632.30

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