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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.37, 33,320.51 and 13,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.37, 33,320.51 and 13,535.01 is: 18,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.37 : 33,320.51 = 13,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.37/33,320.51 = 13,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.37x = 33,320.51 × 13,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.37x = 450,993,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,993,243.43/24,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.25

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