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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.52, 33,294.59 and 13,516.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.52, 33,294.59 and 13,516.37 is: 18,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.52 : 33,294.59 = 13,516.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.52/33,294.59 = 13,516.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.52x = 33,294.59 × 13,516.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.52x = 450,021,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,021,997.44/24,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.59

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