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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,132.64, 33,306.34 and 13,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,132.64, 33,306.34 and 13,524.52 is: 18,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,132.64 : 33,306.34 = 13,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,132.64/33,306.34 = 13,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,132.64x = 33,306.34 × 13,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,132.64x = 450,452,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,452,261.46/24,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.69

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