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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.73, 33,306.86 and 13,524.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.73, 33,306.86 and 13,524.31 is: 18,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.73 : 33,306.86 = 13,524.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.73/33,306.86 = 13,524.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.73x = 33,306.86 × 13,524.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.73x = 450,452,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,452,250.31/24,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.53

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