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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.54, 33,298.74 and 13,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.54, 33,298.74 and 13,521.59 is: 18,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.54 : 33,298.74 = 13,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.54/33,298.74 = 13,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.54x = 33,298.74 × 13,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.54x = 450,251,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,251,743.30/24,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.55

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