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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.14, 33,309.19 and 13,526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.14, 33,309.19 and 13,526.77 is: 18,666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.14 : 33,309.19 = 13,526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.14/33,309.19 = 13,526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.14x = 33,309.19 × 13,526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.14x = 450,565,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,565,752.02/24,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.91

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