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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.64, 33,283.52 and 13,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.64, 33,283.52 and 13,507.24 is: 18,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.64 : 33,283.52 = 13,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.64/33,283.52 = 13,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.64x = 33,283.52 × 13,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.64x = 449,568,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,568,492.68/24,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.65

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