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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.92, 33,311.28 and 13,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.92, 33,311.28 and 13,527.46 is: 18,668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.92 : 33,311.28 = 13,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.92/33,311.28 = 13,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.92x = 33,311.28 × 13,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.92x = 450,617,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,617,007.75/24,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.43

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