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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.52, 33,310.98 and 13,527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.52, 33,310.98 and 13,527.88 is: 18,666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.52 : 33,310.98 = 13,527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.52/33,310.98 = 13,527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.52x = 33,310.98 × 13,527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.52x = 450,626,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,626,940.12/24,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.83

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