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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.62, 33,511.05 and 13,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.62, 33,511.05 and 13,528.44 is: 18,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.62 : 33,511.05 = 13,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.62/33,511.05 = 13,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.62x = 33,511.05 × 13,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.62x = 453,352,229.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,352,229.26/24,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.05

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