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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.54, 33,302.46 and 13,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.54, 33,302.46 and 13,522.14 is: 18,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.54 : 33,302.46 = 13,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.54/33,302.46 = 13,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.54x = 33,302.46 × 13,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.54x = 450,320,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,320,526.46/24,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.30

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