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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.57, 33,514.66 and 13,531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.57, 33,514.66 and 13,531.17 is: 18,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.57 : 33,514.66 = 13,531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.57/33,514.66 = 13,531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.57x = 33,514.66 × 13,531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.57x = 453,492,516.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,492,516.03/24,285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.33

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