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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.95, 33,308.53 and 13,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.95, 33,308.53 and 13,525.53 is: 18,664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.95 : 33,308.53 = 13,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.95/33,308.53 = 13,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.95x = 33,308.53 × 13,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.95x = 450,515,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,515,626.49/24,137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.20

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