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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.58, 33,278.39 and 13,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.58, 33,278.39 and 13,507.66 is: 18,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.58 : 33,278.39 = 13,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.58/33,278.39 = 13,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.58x = 33,278.39 × 13,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.58x = 449,513,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,513,177.47/24,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,638.40

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