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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.78, 33,319.86 and 13,534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.78, 33,319.86 and 13,534.49 is: 18,677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.78 : 33,319.86 = 13,534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.78/33,319.86 = 13,534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.78x = 33,319.86 × 13,534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.78x = 450,967,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,967,344.52/24,144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.63

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