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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,113.76, 33,277.32 and 13,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,113.76, 33,277.32 and 13,503.30 is: 18,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,113.76 : 33,277.32 = 13,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,113.76/33,277.32 = 13,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,113.76x = 33,277.32 × 13,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,113.76x = 449,353,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,353,635.16/24,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.74

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