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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.48, 33,507.96 and 13,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.48, 33,507.96 and 13,526.32 is: 18,666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.48 : 33,507.96 = 13,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.48/33,507.96 = 13,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.48x = 33,507.96 × 13,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.48x = 453,239,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,239,389.51/24,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.82

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