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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.48, 33,509.34 and 13,527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.48, 33,509.34 and 13,527.32 is: 18,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.48 : 33,509.34 = 13,527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.48/33,509.34 = 13,527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.48x = 33,509.34 × 13,527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.48x = 453,291,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,291,565.17/24,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,668.20

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