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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.94, 33,325.29 and 13,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.94, 33,325.29 and 13,538.48 is: 18,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.94 : 33,325.29 = 13,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.94/33,325.29 = 13,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.94x = 33,325.29 × 13,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.94x = 451,173,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,173,605.53/24,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.96

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