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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.81, 33,313.23 and 13,529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.81, 33,313.23 and 13,529.19 is: 18,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.81 : 33,313.23 = 13,529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.81/33,313.23 = 13,529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.81x = 33,313.23 × 13,529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.81x = 450,701,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,701,018.18/24,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.90

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