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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.10, 33,307.47 and 13,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.10, 33,307.47 and 13,526.10 is: 18,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.10 : 33,307.47 = 13,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.10/33,307.47 = 13,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.10x = 33,307.47 × 13,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.10x = 450,520,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,520,169.97/24,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.05

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