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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.16, 33,318.08 and 13,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.16, 33,318.08 and 13,534.56 is: 18,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.16 : 33,318.08 = 13,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.16/33,318.08 = 13,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.16x = 33,318.08 × 13,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.16x = 450,945,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,945,552.84/24,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.31

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