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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.16, 33,314.96 and 13,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.16, 33,314.96 and 13,534.24 is: 18,675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.16 : 33,314.96 = 13,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.16/33,314.96 = 13,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.16x = 33,314.96 × 13,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.16x = 450,892,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,892,664.23/24,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.02

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