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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.62, 33,514.72 and 13,531.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.62, 33,514.72 and 13,531.21 is: 18,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.62 : 33,514.72 = 13,531.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.62/33,514.72 = 13,531.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.62x = 33,514.72 × 13,531.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.62x = 453,494,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,494,722.48/24,285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.39

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