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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.54, 33,323.31 and 13,536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.54, 33,323.31 and 13,536.95 is: 18,680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.54 : 33,323.31 = 13,536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.54/33,323.31 = 13,536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.54x = 33,323.31 × 13,536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.54x = 451,095,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,095,814.69/24,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.82

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