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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.12, 33,316.65 and 13,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.12, 33,316.65 and 13,531.50 is: 18,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.12 : 33,316.65 = 13,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.12/33,316.65 = 13,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.12x = 33,316.65 × 13,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.12x = 450,824,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,824,249.48/24,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,672.22

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