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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.16, 33,502.54 and 13,521.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.16, 33,502.54 and 13,521.95 is: 18,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.16 : 33,502.54 = 13,521.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.16/33,502.54 = 13,521.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.16x = 33,502.54 × 13,521.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.16x = 453,019,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,019,469.44/24,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.31

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