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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.16, 33,316.92 and 13,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.16, 33,316.92 and 13,530.96 is: 18,674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.16 : 33,316.92 = 13,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.16/33,316.92 = 13,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.16x = 33,316.92 × 13,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.16x = 450,809,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,809,911.84/24,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.69

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