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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.59, 33,319.11 and 13,532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.59, 33,319.11 and 13,532.86 is: 18,675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.59 : 33,319.11 = 13,532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.59/33,319.11 = 13,532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.59x = 33,319.11 × 13,532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.59x = 450,902,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,902,850.95/24,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.88

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