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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.08, 33,323.19 and 13,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.08, 33,323.19 and 13,536.40 is: 18,681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.08 : 33,323.19 = 13,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.08/33,323.19 = 13,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.08x = 33,323.19 × 13,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.08x = 451,076,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,076,029.12/24,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.13

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