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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.73, 33,325.22 and 13,538.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.73, 33,325.22 and 13,538.37 is: 18,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.73 : 33,325.22 = 13,538.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.73/33,325.22 = 13,538.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.73x = 33,325.22 × 13,538.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.73x = 451,169,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,169,158.69/24,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.94

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