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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.28, 33,276.77 and 13,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.28, 33,276.77 and 13,502.88 is: 18,634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.28 : 33,276.77 = 13,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.28/33,276.77 = 13,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.28x = 33,276.77 × 13,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.28x = 449,332,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,332,164.58/24,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.22

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