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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.44, 33,314.32 and 13,533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.44, 33,314.32 and 13,533.49 is: 18,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.44 : 33,314.32 = 13,533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.44/33,314.32 = 13,533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.44x = 33,314.32 × 13,533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.44x = 450,859,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,859,016.58/24,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.50

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