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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.52, 33,285.72 and 13,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.52, 33,285.72 and 13,510.08 is: 18,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.52 : 33,285.72 = 13,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.52/33,285.72 = 13,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.52x = 33,285.72 × 13,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.52x = 449,692,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,692,740.06/24,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.58

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