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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.23, 33,323.16 and 13,536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.23, 33,323.16 and 13,536.86 is: 18,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.23 : 33,323.16 = 13,536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.23/33,323.16 = 13,536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.23x = 33,323.16 × 13,536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.23x = 451,090,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,090,967.30/24,147.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.86

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