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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.59, 33,320.49 and 13,533.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.59, 33,320.49 and 13,533.86 is: 18,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.59 : 33,320.49 = 13,533.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.59/33,320.49 = 13,533.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.59x = 33,320.49 × 13,533.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.59x = 450,954,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,954,846.79/24,144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.26

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