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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.08, 33,327.33 and 13,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.08, 33,327.33 and 13,539.40 is: 18,685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.08 : 33,327.33 = 13,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.08/33,327.33 = 13,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.08x = 33,327.33 × 13,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.08x = 451,232,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,232,051.80/24,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.27

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