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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.76, 33,294.94 and 13,516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.76, 33,294.94 and 13,516.62 is: 18,652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.76 : 33,294.94 = 13,516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.76/33,294.94 = 13,516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.76x = 33,294.94 × 13,516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.76x = 450,035,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,035,051.90/24,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.94

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