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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.59, 33,320.82 and 13,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.59, 33,320.82 and 13,535.22 is: 18,678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.59 : 33,320.82 = 13,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.59/33,320.82 = 13,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.59x = 33,320.82 × 13,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.59x = 451,004,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,004,629.28/24,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.55

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