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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.97, 33,519.96 and 13,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.97, 33,519.96 and 13,534.29 is: 18,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.97 : 33,519.96 = 13,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.97/33,519.96 = 13,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.97x = 33,519.96 × 13,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.97x = 453,668,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,668,859.43/24,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.21

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