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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.92, 33,309.36 and 13,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.92, 33,309.36 and 13,525.92 is: 18,666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.92 : 33,309.36 = 13,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.92/33,309.36 = 13,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.92x = 33,309.36 × 13,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.92x = 450,539,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,539,738.61/24,136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.00

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