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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.13, 33,288.60 and 13,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.13, 33,288.60 and 13,511.82 is: 18,646.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.13 : 33,288.60 = 13,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.13/33,288.60 = 13,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.13x = 33,288.60 × 13,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.13x = 449,789,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,789,571.25/24,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,646.35

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