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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,135.56, 33,306.96 and 13,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,135.56, 33,306.96 and 13,524.92 is: 18,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,135.56 : 33,306.96 = 13,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,135.56/33,306.96 = 13,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,135.56x = 33,306.96 × 13,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,135.56x = 450,473,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,473,969.44/24,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.33

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