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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.48, 33,307.89 and 13,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.48, 33,307.89 and 13,525.07 is: 18,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.48 : 33,307.89 = 13,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.48/33,307.89 = 13,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.48x = 33,307.89 × 13,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.48x = 450,491,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,491,377.26/24,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.57

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