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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.82, 33,521.68 and 13,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.82, 33,521.68 and 13,535.39 is: 18,679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.82 : 33,521.68 = 13,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.82/33,521.68 = 13,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.82x = 33,521.68 × 13,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.82x = 453,728,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,728,924.42/24,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.03

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