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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.23, 33,294.81 and 13,515.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.23, 33,294.81 and 13,515.85 is: 18,652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.23 : 33,294.81 = 13,515.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.23/33,294.81 = 13,515.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.23x = 33,294.81 × 13,515.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.23x = 450,007,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,007,657.74/24,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.99

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