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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,134.99, 33,306.26 and 13,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,134.99, 33,306.26 and 13,524.70 is: 18,664.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,134.99 : 33,306.26 = 13,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,134.99/33,306.26 = 13,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,134.99x = 33,306.26 × 13,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,134.99x = 450,456,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,456,940.47/24,134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.06

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