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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.94, 33,320.72 and 13,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.94, 33,320.72 and 13,535.61 is: 18,680.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.94 : 33,320.72 = 13,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.94/33,320.72 = 13,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.94x = 33,320.72 × 13,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.94x = 451,016,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,016,203.16/24,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.31

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