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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.73, 33,320.68 and 13,534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.73, 33,320.68 and 13,534.31 is: 18,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.73 : 33,320.68 = 13,534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.73/33,320.68 = 13,534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.73x = 33,320.68 × 13,534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.73x = 450,972,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,972,462.00/24,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.34

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