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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.17, 33,287.61 and 13,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.17, 33,287.61 and 13,511.26 is: 18,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.17 : 33,287.61 = 13,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.17/33,287.61 = 13,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.17x = 33,287.61 × 13,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.17x = 449,757,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,757,553.49/24,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.99

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