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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.61, 33,322.32 and 13,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.61, 33,322.32 and 13,534.40 is: 18,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.61 : 33,322.32 = 13,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.61/33,322.32 = 13,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.61x = 33,322.32 × 13,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.61x = 450,997,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,997,691.11/24,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.25

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