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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.62, 33,277.53 and 13,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.62, 33,277.53 and 13,503.70 is: 18,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.62 : 33,277.53 = 13,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.62/33,277.53 = 13,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.62x = 33,277.53 × 13,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.62x = 449,369,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,369,781.86/24,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.52

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