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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,134.82, 33,307.92 and 13,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,134.82, 33,307.92 and 13,525.44 is: 18,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,134.82 : 33,307.92 = 13,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,134.82/33,307.92 = 13,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,134.82x = 33,307.92 × 13,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,134.82x = 450,504,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,504,273.48/24,134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.15

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