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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,285.79, 33,516.11 and 13,531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,285.79, 33,516.11 and 13,531.37 is: 18,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,285.79 : 33,516.11 = 13,531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,285.79/33,516.11 = 13,531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,285.79x = 33,516.11 × 13,531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,285.79x = 453,518,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,518,901.50/24,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.25

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