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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.15, 33,504.69 and 13,523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.15, 33,504.69 and 13,523.99 is: 18,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.15 : 33,504.69 = 13,523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.15/33,504.69 = 13,523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.15x = 33,504.69 × 13,523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.15x = 453,116,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,116,924.99/24,279.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,662.80

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