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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.08, 33,324.57 and 13,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.08, 33,324.57 and 13,537.40 is: 18,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.08 : 33,324.57 = 13,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.08/33,324.57 = 13,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.08x = 33,324.57 × 13,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.08x = 451,128,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,128,033.92/24,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.51

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