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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.93, 33,281.45 and 13,502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.93, 33,281.45 and 13,502.51 is: 18,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.93 : 33,281.45 = 13,502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.93/33,281.45 = 13,502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.93x = 33,281.45 × 13,502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.93x = 449,382,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,382,877.52/24,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.05

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