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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,116.62, 33,281.67 and 13,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,116.62, 33,281.67 and 13,506.70 is: 18,639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,116.62 : 33,281.67 = 13,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,116.62/33,281.67 = 13,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,116.62x = 33,281.67 × 13,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,116.62x = 449,525,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,525,532.19/24,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.66

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