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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.46, 33,521.07 and 13,536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.46, 33,521.07 and 13,536.91 is: 18,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.46 : 33,521.07 = 13,536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.46/33,521.07 = 13,536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.46x = 33,521.07 × 13,536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.46x = 453,771,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,771,707.69/24,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.30

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