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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.94, 33,494.95 and 13,517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.94, 33,494.95 and 13,517.49 is: 18,653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.94 : 33,494.95 = 13,517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.94/33,494.95 = 13,517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.94x = 33,494.95 × 13,517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.94x = 452,767,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,767,651.68/24,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.19

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