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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.16, 33,298.40 and 13,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.16, 33,298.40 and 13,522.24 is: 18,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.16 : 33,298.40 = 13,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.16/33,298.40 = 13,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.16x = 33,298.40 × 13,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.16x = 450,268,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,268,956.42/24,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.46

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