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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.26, 33,304.80 and 13,522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.26, 33,304.80 and 13,522.50 is: 18,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.26 : 33,304.80 = 13,522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.26/33,304.80 = 13,522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.26x = 33,304.80 × 13,522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.26x = 450,364,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,364,158.00/24,133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.55

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