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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.24, 33,319.80 and 13,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.24, 33,319.80 and 13,535.56 is: 18,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.24 : 33,319.80 = 13,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.24/33,319.80 = 13,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.24x = 33,319.80 × 13,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.24x = 451,002,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,002,152.09/24,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.72

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