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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.52, 33,281.28 and 13,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.52, 33,281.28 and 13,508.72 is: 18,643.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.52 : 33,281.28 = 13,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.52/33,281.28 = 13,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.52x = 33,281.28 × 13,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.52x = 449,587,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,587,492.76/24,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.08

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