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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.82, 33,297.57 and 13,518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.82, 33,297.57 and 13,518.54 is: 18,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.82 : 33,297.57 = 13,518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.82/33,297.57 = 13,518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.82x = 33,297.57 × 13,518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.82x = 450,134,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,134,531.95/24,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.47

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