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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.94, 33,493.57 and 13,516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.94, 33,493.57 and 13,516.49 is: 18,651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.94 : 33,493.57 = 13,516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.94/33,493.57 = 13,516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.94x = 33,493.57 × 13,516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.94x = 452,715,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,715,553.91/24,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.81

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