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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.14, 33,299.58 and 13,519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.14, 33,299.58 and 13,519.83 is: 18,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.14 : 33,299.58 = 13,519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.14/33,299.58 = 13,519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.14x = 33,299.58 × 13,519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.14x = 450,204,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,204,660.67/24,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,657.36

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