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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.92, 33,315.44 and 13,530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.92, 33,315.44 and 13,530.48 is: 18,672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.92 : 33,315.44 = 13,530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.92/33,315.44 = 13,530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.92x = 33,315.44 × 13,530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.92x = 450,773,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,773,894.61/24,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.61

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