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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.95, 33,321.36 and 13,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.95, 33,321.36 and 13,535.58 is: 18,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.95 : 33,321.36 = 13,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.95/33,321.36 = 13,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.95x = 33,321.36 × 13,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.95x = 451,023,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,023,933.99/24,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,679.07

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