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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.79, 33,307.61 and 13,525.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.79, 33,307.61 and 13,525.79 is: 18,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.79 : 33,307.61 = 13,525.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.79/33,307.61 = 13,525.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.79x = 33,307.61 × 13,525.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.79x = 450,511,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,511,504.09/24,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.93

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