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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.56, 33,281.85 and 13,511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.56, 33,281.85 and 13,511.13 is: 18,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.56 : 33,281.85 = 13,511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.56/33,281.85 = 13,511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.56x = 33,281.85 × 13,511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.56x = 449,675,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,675,401.99/24,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.60

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