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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,144.94, 33,323.97 and 13,537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,144.94, 33,323.97 and 13,537.18 is: 18,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,144.94 : 33,323.97 = 13,537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,144.94/33,323.97 = 13,537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,144.94x = 33,323.97 × 13,537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,144.94x = 451,112,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,112,580.20/24,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.52

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