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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.58, 33,323.88 and 13,536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.58, 33,323.88 and 13,536.90 is: 18,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.58 : 33,323.88 = 13,536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.58/33,323.88 = 13,536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.58x = 33,323.88 × 13,536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.58x = 451,102,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,102,031.17/24,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.82

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