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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.76, 33,497.44 and 13,518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.76, 33,497.44 and 13,518.56 is: 18,655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.76 : 33,497.44 = 13,518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.76/33,497.44 = 13,518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.76x = 33,497.44 × 13,518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.76x = 452,837,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,837,152.49/24,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.42

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