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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.98, 33,312.72 and 13,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.98, 33,312.72 and 13,528.56 is: 18,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.98 : 33,312.72 = 13,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.98/33,312.72 = 13,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.98x = 33,312.72 × 13,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.98x = 450,673,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,673,131.28/24,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.39

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