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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.63, 33,312.63 and 13,531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.63, 33,312.63 and 13,531.67 is: 18,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.63 : 33,312.63 = 13,531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.63/33,312.63 = 13,531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.63x = 33,312.63 × 13,531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.63x = 450,775,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,775,515.99/24,138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.44

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