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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.73, 33,291.51 and 13,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.73, 33,291.51 and 13,512.27 is: 18,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.73 : 33,291.51 = 13,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.73/33,291.51 = 13,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.73x = 33,291.51 × 13,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.73x = 449,843,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,843,871.83/24,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,648.13

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