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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.24, 33,317.04 and 13,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.24, 33,317.04 and 13,533.56 is: 18,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.24 : 33,317.04 = 13,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.24/33,317.04 = 13,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.24x = 33,317.04 × 13,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.24x = 450,898,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,898,159.86/24,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.96

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