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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.48, 33,501.06 and 13,521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.48, 33,501.06 and 13,521.32 is: 18,659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.48 : 33,501.06 = 13,521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.48/33,501.06 = 13,521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.48x = 33,501.06 × 13,521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.48x = 452,978,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,978,552.60/24,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.92

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