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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,135.39, 33,306.84 and 13,525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,135.39, 33,306.84 and 13,525.09 is: 18,664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,135.39 : 33,306.84 = 13,525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,135.39/33,306.84 = 13,525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,135.39x = 33,306.84 × 13,525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,135.39x = 450,477,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,477,925.35/24,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.62

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