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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.28, 33,314.06 and 13,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.28, 33,314.06 and 13,531 is: 18,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.28 : 33,314.06 = 13,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.28/33,314.06 = 13,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.28x = 33,314.06 × 13,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.28x = 450,772,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,772,545.86/24,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.05

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