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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.53, 33,297.36 and 13,520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.53, 33,297.36 and 13,520.58 is: 18,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.53 : 33,297.36 = 13,520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.53/33,297.36 = 13,520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.53x = 33,297.36 × 13,520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.53x = 450,199,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,199,619.67/24,127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.17

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