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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.92, 33,319.28 and 13,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.92, 33,319.28 and 13,533.28 is: 18,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.92 : 33,319.28 = 13,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.92/33,319.28 = 13,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.92x = 33,319.28 × 13,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.92x = 450,919,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,919,145.64/24,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.30

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