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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.71, 33,522.80 and 13,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.71, 33,522.80 and 13,538.16 is: 18,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.71 : 33,522.80 = 13,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.71/33,522.80 = 13,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.71x = 33,522.80 × 13,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.71x = 453,836,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,836,962.36/24,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.02

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