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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,142.63, 33,314.12 and 13,530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,142.63, 33,314.12 and 13,530.73 is: 18,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,142.63 : 33,314.12 = 13,530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,142.63/33,314.12 = 13,530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,142.63x = 33,314.12 × 13,530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,142.63x = 450,764,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,764,362.91/24,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.89

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