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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.48, 33,317.70 and 13,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.48, 33,317.70 and 13,533.32 is: 18,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.48 : 33,317.70 = 13,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.48/33,317.70 = 13,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.48x = 33,317.70 × 13,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.48x = 450,899,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,899,095.76/24,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.81

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