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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.24, 33,502.91 and 13,521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.24, 33,502.91 and 13,521.97 is: 18,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.24 : 33,502.91 = 13,521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.24/33,502.91 = 13,521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.24x = 33,502.91 × 13,521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.24x = 453,025,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,025,343.93/24,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.26

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