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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.74, 33,512.04 and 13,529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.74, 33,512.04 and 13,529.36 is: 18,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.74 : 33,512.04 = 13,529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.74/33,512.04 = 13,529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.74x = 33,512.04 × 13,529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.74x = 453,396,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,396,453.49/24,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.01

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