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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.84, 33,316.68 and 13,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.84, 33,316.68 and 13,533.20 is: 18,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.84 : 33,316.68 = 13,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.84/33,316.68 = 13,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.84x = 33,316.68 × 13,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.84x = 450,881,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,881,293.78/24,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.80

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