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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.72, 33,311.10 and 13,527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.72, 33,311.10 and 13,527.64 is: 18,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.72 : 33,311.10 = 13,527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.72/33,311.10 = 13,527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.72x = 33,311.10 × 13,527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.72x = 450,620,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,620,568.80/24,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.18

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