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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.55, 33,315.57 and 13,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.55, 33,315.57 and 13,530.90 is: 18,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.55 : 33,315.57 = 13,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.55/33,315.57 = 13,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.55x = 33,315.57 × 13,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.55x = 450,789,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,789,646.11/24,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.54

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