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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.10, 33,308.76 and 13,525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.10, 33,308.76 and 13,525.69 is: 18,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.10 : 33,308.76 = 13,525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.10/33,308.76 = 13,525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.10x = 33,308.76 × 13,525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.10x = 450,523,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,523,962.04/24,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.43

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