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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.53, 33,544.13 and 13,551.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.53, 33,544.13 and 13,551.77 is: 18,699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.53 : 33,544.13 = 13,551.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.53/33,544.13 = 13,551.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.53x = 33,544.13 × 13,551.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.53x = 454,582,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,582,099.13/24,309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.75

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