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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.89, 33,313.64 and 13,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.89, 33,313.64 and 13,529.30 is: 18,670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.89 : 33,313.64 = 13,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.89/33,313.64 = 13,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.89x = 33,313.64 × 13,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.89x = 450,709,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,709,995.44/24,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.76

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