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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.61, 33,514.49 and 13,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.61, 33,514.49 and 13,530.38 is: 18,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.61 : 33,514.49 = 13,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.61/33,514.49 = 13,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.61x = 33,514.49 × 13,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.61x = 453,463,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,463,651.46/24,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.88

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