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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.35, 33,497.82 and 13,519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.35, 33,497.82 and 13,519.23 is: 18,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.35 : 33,497.82 = 13,519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.35/33,497.82 = 13,519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.35x = 33,497.82 × 13,519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.35x = 452,864,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,864,733.08/24,274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.10

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