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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.47, 33,295.86 and 13,516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.47, 33,295.86 and 13,516.47 is: 18,652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.47 : 33,295.86 = 13,516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.47/33,295.86 = 13,516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.47x = 33,295.86 × 13,516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.47x = 450,042,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,042,492.81/24,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.70

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