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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.86, 33,301.92 and 13,523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.86, 33,301.92 and 13,523.91 is: 18,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.86 : 33,301.92 = 13,523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.86/33,301.92 = 13,523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.86x = 33,301.92 × 13,523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.86x = 450,372,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,372,168.91/24,130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.74

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