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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.78, 33,321.24 and 13,535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.78, 33,321.24 and 13,535.49 is: 18,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.78 : 33,321.24 = 13,535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.78/33,321.24 = 13,535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.78x = 33,321.24 × 13,535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.78x = 451,019,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,019,310.81/24,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.01

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