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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.47, 33,296.85 and 13,517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.47, 33,296.85 and 13,517.19 is: 18,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.47 : 33,296.85 = 13,517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.47/33,296.85 = 13,517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.47x = 33,296.85 × 13,517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.47x = 450,079,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,079,847.85/24,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,654.25

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