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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.26, 33,519.57 and 13,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.26, 33,519.57 and 13,534.14 is: 18,677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.26 : 33,519.57 = 13,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.26/33,519.57 = 13,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.26x = 33,519.57 × 13,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.26x = 453,658,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,658,553.12/24,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.33

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