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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.08, 33,321.81 and 13,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.08, 33,321.81 and 13,535.40 is: 18,679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.08 : 33,321.81 = 13,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.08/33,321.81 = 13,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.08x = 33,321.81 × 13,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.08x = 451,024,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,024,027.07/24,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.75

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