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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,159.70, 33,339.90 and 13,552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,159.70, 33,339.90 and 13,552.75 is: 18,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,159.70 : 33,339.90 = 13,552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,159.70/33,339.90 = 13,552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,159.70x = 33,339.90 × 13,552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,159.70x = 451,847,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,847,329.73/24,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,702.52

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