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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.15, 33,506.07 and 13,524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.15, 33,506.07 and 13,524.99 is: 18,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.15 : 33,506.07 = 13,524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.15/33,506.07 = 13,524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.15x = 33,506.07 × 13,524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.15x = 453,169,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,169,261.69/24,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,664.19

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