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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.51, 33,505.62 and 13,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.51, 33,505.62 and 13,524.51 is: 18,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.51 : 33,505.62 = 13,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.51/33,505.62 = 13,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.51x = 33,505.62 × 13,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.51x = 453,146,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,146,857.60/24,279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.76

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