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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.52, 33,547.14 and 13,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.52, 33,547.14 and 13,131.52 is: 18,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.52 : 33,547.14 = 13,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.52/33,547.14 = 13,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.52x = 33,547.14 × 13,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.52x = 440,524,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,524,874.20/24,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.50

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