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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.60, 33,323.52 and 13,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.60, 33,323.52 and 13,536.96 is: 18,680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.60 : 33,323.52 = 13,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.60/33,323.52 = 13,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.60x = 33,323.52 × 13,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.60x = 451,099,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,099,157.30/24,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.91

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