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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,288.78, 33,517.98 and 13,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,288.78, 33,517.98 and 13,533.64 is: 18,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,288.78 : 33,517.98 = 13,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,288.78/33,517.98 = 13,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,288.78x = 33,517.98 × 13,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,288.78x = 453,620,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,620,274.85/24,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.12

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