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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.22, 33,281.61 and 13,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.22, 33,281.61 and 13,507.76 is: 18,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.22 : 33,281.61 = 13,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.22/33,281.61 = 13,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.22x = 33,281.61 × 13,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.22x = 449,560,000.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,560,000.29/24,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,639.85

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