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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.50, 33,519.95 and 13,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.50, 33,519.95 and 13,535.92 is: 18,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.50 : 33,519.95 = 13,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.50/33,519.95 = 13,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.50x = 33,519.95 × 13,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.50x = 453,723,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,723,210.12/24,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.27

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