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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,296.05, 33,527.51 and 13,540.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,296.05, 33,527.51 and 13,540.35 is: 18,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,296.05 : 33,527.51 = 13,540.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,296.05/33,527.51 = 13,540.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,296.05x = 33,527.51 × 13,540.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,296.05x = 453,974,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,974,253.88/24,296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.11

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