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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.14, 33,310.57 and 13,527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.14, 33,310.57 and 13,527.77 is: 18,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.14 : 33,310.57 = 13,527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.14/33,310.57 = 13,527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.14x = 33,310.57 × 13,527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.14x = 450,617,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,617,729.53/24,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.29

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