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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.63, 33,312.74 and 13,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.63, 33,312.74 and 13,529.73 is: 18,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.63 : 33,312.74 = 13,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.63/33,312.74 = 13,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.63x = 33,312.74 × 13,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.63x = 450,712,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,712,377.76/24,141.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.51

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