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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.85, 33,507.27 and 13,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.85, 33,507.27 and 13,528.45 is: 18,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.85 : 33,507.27 = 13,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.85/33,507.27 = 13,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.85x = 33,507.27 × 13,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.85x = 453,301,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,301,468.72/24,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.79

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