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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.81, 33,317.10 and 13,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.81, 33,317.10 and 13,534.86 is: 18,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.81 : 33,317.10 = 13,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.81/33,317.10 = 13,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.81x = 33,317.10 × 13,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.81x = 450,942,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,942,284.11/24,141.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.89

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