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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.96, 33,322.74 and 13,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.96, 33,322.74 and 13,536.59 is: 18,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.96 : 33,322.74 = 13,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.96/33,322.74 = 13,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.96x = 33,322.74 × 13,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.96x = 451,076,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,076,269.06/24,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.46

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