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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.39, 33,275.45 and 13,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.39, 33,275.45 and 13,503.80 is: 18,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.39 : 33,275.45 = 13,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.39/33,275.45 = 13,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.39x = 33,275.45 × 13,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.39x = 449,344,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,344,787.81/24,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.89

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