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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.32, 33,297.03 and 13,518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.32, 33,297.03 and 13,518.48 is: 18,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.32 : 33,297.03 = 13,518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.32/33,297.03 = 13,518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.32x = 33,297.03 × 13,518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.32x = 450,125,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,125,234.11/24,127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.25

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