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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.92, 33,320.66 and 13,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.92, 33,320.66 and 13,534.28 is: 18,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.92 : 33,320.66 = 13,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.92/33,320.66 = 13,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.92x = 33,320.66 × 13,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.92x = 450,971,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,971,142.22/24,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.68

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