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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.24, 33,295.56 and 13,516.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.24, 33,295.56 and 13,516.95 is: 18,653.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.24 : 33,295.56 = 13,516.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.24/33,295.56 = 13,516.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.24x = 33,295.56 × 13,516.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.24x = 450,054,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,054,419.74/24,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.37

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