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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.52, 33,303.84 and 13,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.52, 33,303.84 and 13,523.12 is: 18,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.52 : 33,303.84 = 13,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.52/33,303.84 = 13,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.52x = 33,303.84 × 13,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.52x = 450,371,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,371,824.78/24,133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.67

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