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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.42, 33,319.97 and 13,533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.42, 33,319.97 and 13,533.78 is: 18,676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.42 : 33,319.97 = 13,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.42/33,319.97 = 13,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.42x = 33,319.97 × 13,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.42x = 450,945,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,945,143.59/24,144.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.99

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