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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.64, 33,493.44 and 13,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.64, 33,493.44 and 13,515.52 is: 18,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.64 : 33,493.44 = 13,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.64/33,493.44 = 13,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.64x = 33,493.44 × 13,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.64x = 452,681,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,681,258.19/24,270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.39

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