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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.72, 33,299.77 and 13,518.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.72, 33,299.77 and 13,518.07 is: 18,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.72 : 33,299.77 = 13,518.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.72/33,299.77 = 13,518.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.72x = 33,299.77 × 13,518.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.72x = 450,148,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,148,621.84/24,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.91

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