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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.85, 33,312.54 and 13,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.85, 33,312.54 and 13,528.44 is: 18,668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.85 : 33,312.54 = 13,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.85/33,312.54 = 13,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.85x = 33,312.54 × 13,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.85x = 450,666,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,666,698.64/24,140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.22

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