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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.48, 33,499.68 and 13,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.48, 33,499.68 and 13,520.32 is: 18,658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.48 : 33,499.68 = 13,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.48/33,499.68 = 13,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.48x = 33,499.68 × 13,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.48x = 452,926,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,926,393.50/24,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,658.54

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