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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.56, 33,293.73 and 13,515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.56, 33,293.73 and 13,515.66 is: 18,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.56 : 33,293.73 = 13,515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.56/33,293.73 = 13,515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.56x = 33,293.73 × 13,515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.56x = 449,986,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,986,785.50/24,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.10

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