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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.95, 33,287.06 and 13,510.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.95, 33,287.06 and 13,510.23 is: 18,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.95 : 33,287.06 = 13,510.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.95/33,287.06 = 13,510.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.95x = 33,287.06 × 13,510.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.95x = 449,715,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,715,870.40/24,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.98

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