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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,286.28, 33,511.58 and 13,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,286.28, 33,511.58 and 13,531.08 is: 18,670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,286.28 : 33,511.58 = 13,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,286.28/33,511.58 = 13,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,286.28x = 33,511.58 × 13,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,286.28x = 453,447,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,447,869.91/24,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.95

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