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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,136.98, 33,307.21 and 13,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,136.98, 33,307.21 and 13,524.56 is: 18,662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,136.98 : 33,307.21 = 13,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,136.98/33,307.21 = 13,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,136.98x = 33,307.21 × 13,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,136.98x = 450,465,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,465,360.08/24,136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.87

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