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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.40, 33,292.98 and 13,515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.40, 33,292.98 and 13,515.03 is: 18,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.40 : 33,292.98 = 13,515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.40/33,292.98 = 13,515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.40x = 33,292.98 × 13,515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.40x = 449,955,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,955,623.49/24,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,650.70

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