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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.40, 33,315.06 and 13,533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.40, 33,315.06 and 13,533.42 is: 18,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.40 : 33,315.06 = 13,533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.40/33,315.06 = 13,533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.40x = 33,315.06 × 13,533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.40x = 450,866,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,866,699.31/24,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.85

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