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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.84, 33,311.76 and 13,528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.84, 33,311.76 and 13,528.92 is: 18,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.84 : 33,311.76 = 13,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.84/33,311.76 = 13,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.84x = 33,311.76 × 13,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.84x = 450,672,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,672,136.10/24,138.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.00

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