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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.92, 33,312.66 and 13,528.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.92, 33,312.66 and 13,528.46 is: 18,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.92 : 33,312.66 = 13,528.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.92/33,312.66 = 13,528.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.92x = 33,312.66 × 13,528.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.92x = 450,668,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,668,988.30/24,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.81

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