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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.16, 33,321.60 and 13,536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.16, 33,321.60 and 13,536.64 is: 18,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.16 : 33,321.60 = 13,536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.16/33,321.60 = 13,536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.16x = 33,321.60 × 13,536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.16x = 451,062,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,062,503.42/24,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.05

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