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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.23, 33,307.55 and 13,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.23, 33,307.55 and 13,524.81 is: 18,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.23 : 33,307.55 = 13,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.23/33,307.55 = 13,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.23x = 33,307.55 × 13,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.23x = 450,478,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,478,285.32/24,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.22

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