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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.34, 33,496.45 and 13,518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.34, 33,496.45 and 13,518.27 is: 18,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.34 : 33,496.45 = 13,518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.34/33,496.45 = 13,518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.34x = 33,496.45 × 13,518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.34x = 452,814,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,814,021.35/24,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.33

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