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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.24, 33,314.28 and 13,531.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.24, 33,314.28 and 13,531.56 is: 18,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.24 : 33,314.28 = 13,531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.24/33,314.28 = 13,531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.24x = 33,314.28 × 13,531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.24x = 450,794,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,794,178.68/24,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.20

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