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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.14, 33,313.33 and 13,529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.14, 33,313.33 and 13,529.77 is: 18,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.14 : 33,313.33 = 13,529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.14/33,313.33 = 13,529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.14x = 33,313.33 × 13,529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.14x = 450,721,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,721,692.83/24,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.05

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