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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.23, 33,325.91 and 13,538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.23, 33,325.91 and 13,538.86 is: 18,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.23 : 33,325.91 = 13,538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.23/33,325.91 = 13,538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.23x = 33,325.91 × 13,538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.23x = 451,194,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,194,829.86/24,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.61

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