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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,121.16, 33,287.85 and 13,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,121.16, 33,287.85 and 13,510.56 is: 18,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,121.16 : 33,287.85 = 13,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,121.16/33,287.85 = 13,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,121.16x = 33,287.85 × 13,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,121.16x = 449,737,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,737,494.70/24,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.94

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