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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.58, 33,325.26 and 13,537.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.58, 33,325.26 and 13,537.90 is: 18,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.58 : 33,325.26 = 13,537.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.58/33,325.26 = 13,537.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.58x = 33,325.26 × 13,537.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.58x = 451,154,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,154,037.35/24,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.20

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