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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.85, 33,309.78 and 13,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.85, 33,309.78 and 13,526.44 is: 18,665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.85 : 33,309.78 = 13,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.85/33,309.78 = 13,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.85x = 33,309.78 × 13,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.85x = 450,562,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,562,740.58/24,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.46

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