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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.45, 33,320.67 and 13,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.45, 33,320.67 and 13,535.08 is: 18,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.45 : 33,320.67 = 13,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.45/33,320.67 = 13,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.45x = 33,320.67 × 13,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.45x = 450,997,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,997,934.10/24,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.38

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