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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.89, 33,501.59 and 13,521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.89, 33,501.59 and 13,521.73 is: 18,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.89 : 33,501.59 = 13,521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.89/33,501.59 = 13,521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.89x = 33,501.59 × 13,521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.89x = 452,999,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,999,353.89/24,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.70

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