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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,711.12, 34,101.84 and 13,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,711.12, 34,101.84 and 13,533.12 is: 18,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,711.12 : 34,101.84 = 13,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,711.12/34,101.84 = 13,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,711.12x = 34,101.84 × 13,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,711.12x = 461,504,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,504,292.94/24,711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.98

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