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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.14, 33,295.44 and 13,516.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.14, 33,295.44 and 13,516.83 is: 18,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.14 : 33,295.44 = 13,516.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.14/33,295.44 = 13,516.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.14x = 33,295.44 × 13,516.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.14x = 450,048,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,048,802.26/24,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.22

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