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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.91, 33,295.79 and 13,516.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.91, 33,295.79 and 13,516.31 is: 18,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.91 : 33,295.79 = 13,516.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.91/33,295.79 = 13,516.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.91x = 33,295.79 × 13,516.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.91x = 450,036,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,036,219.33/24,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.87

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