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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.24, 33,505.67 and 13,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.24, 33,505.67 and 13,523.97 is: 18,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.24 : 33,505.67 = 13,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.24/33,505.67 = 13,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.24x = 33,505.67 × 13,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.24x = 453,129,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,129,675.91/24,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.02

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