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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.86, 33,313.92 and 13,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.86, 33,313.92 and 13,529.44 is: 18,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.86 : 33,313.92 = 13,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.86/33,313.92 = 13,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.86x = 33,313.92 × 13,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.86x = 450,718,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,718,681.80/24,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.59

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