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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.46, 33,519.69 and 13,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.46, 33,519.69 and 13,535.91 is: 18,678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.46 : 33,519.69 = 13,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.46/33,519.69 = 13,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.46x = 33,519.69 × 13,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.46x = 453,719,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,719,507.07/24,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.92

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