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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.90, 33,519.83 and 13,535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.90, 33,519.83 and 13,535.91 is: 18,677.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.90 : 33,519.83 = 13,535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.90/33,519.83 = 13,535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.90x = 33,519.83 × 13,535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.90x = 453,721,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,721,334.42/24,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.89

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