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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.73, 33,323.85 and 13,537.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.73, 33,323.85 and 13,537.37 is: 18,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.73 : 33,323.85 = 13,537.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.73/33,323.85 = 13,537.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.73x = 33,323.85 × 13,537.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.73x = 451,117,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,117,052.97/24,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.55

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