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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.05, 33,512.58 and 13,529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.05, 33,512.58 and 13,529.66 is: 18,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.05 : 33,512.58 = 13,529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.05/33,512.58 = 13,529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.05x = 33,512.58 × 13,529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.05x = 453,413,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,413,645.56/24,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.26

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