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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,131.54, 33,302.88 and 13,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,131.54, 33,302.88 and 13,524.58 is: 18,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,131.54 : 33,302.88 = 13,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,131.54/33,302.88 = 13,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,131.54x = 33,302.88 × 13,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,131.54x = 450,407,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,407,464.79/24,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.68

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