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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,137.98, 33,308.59 and 13,525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,137.98, 33,308.59 and 13,525.56 is: 18,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,137.98 : 33,308.59 = 13,525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,137.98/33,308.59 = 13,525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,137.98x = 33,308.59 × 13,525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,137.98x = 450,517,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,517,332.56/24,137.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.25

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