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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.95, 33,523.86 and 13,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.95, 33,523.86 and 13,537.25 is: 18,681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.95 : 33,523.86 = 13,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.95/33,523.86 = 13,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.95x = 33,523.86 × 13,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.95x = 453,820,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,820,638.48/24,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.94

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