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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.23, 33,301.85 and 13,522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.23, 33,301.85 and 13,522.54 is: 18,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.23 : 33,301.85 = 13,522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.23/33,301.85 = 13,522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.23x = 33,301.85 × 13,522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.23x = 450,325,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,325,598.70/24,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.75

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