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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.16, 33,282.09 and 13,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.16, 33,282.09 and 13,507.25 is: 18,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.16 : 33,282.09 = 13,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.16/33,282.09 = 13,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.16x = 33,282.09 × 13,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.16x = 449,549,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,549,343.74/24,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.46

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