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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.16, 33,284.85 and 13,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.16, 33,284.85 and 13,509.25 is: 18,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.16 : 33,284.85 = 13,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.16/33,284.85 = 13,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.16x = 33,284.85 × 13,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.16x = 449,653,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,653,193.44/24,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.22

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