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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.89, 33,282.83 and 13,507.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.89, 33,282.83 and 13,507.49 is: 18,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.89 : 33,282.83 = 13,507.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.89/33,282.83 = 13,507.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.89x = 33,282.83 × 13,507.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.89x = 449,567,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,567,610.37/24,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.42

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