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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.96, 33,312.68 and 13,528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.96, 33,312.68 and 13,528.53 is: 18,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.96 : 33,312.68 = 13,528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.96/33,312.68 = 13,528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.96x = 33,312.68 × 13,528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.96x = 450,671,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,671,523.12/24,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.34

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