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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.62, 33,319.47 and 13,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.62, 33,319.47 and 13,534.25 is: 18,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.62 : 33,319.47 = 13,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.62/33,319.47 = 13,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.62x = 33,319.47 × 13,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.62x = 450,954,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,954,120.15/24,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.21

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