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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.92, 33,322.04 and 13,535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.92, 33,322.04 and 13,535.28 is: 18,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.92 : 33,322.04 = 13,535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.92/33,322.04 = 13,535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.92x = 33,322.04 × 13,535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.92x = 451,023,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,023,141.57/24,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.06

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