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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.25, 33,324.03 and 13,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.25, 33,324.03 and 13,537.44 is: 18,680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.25 : 33,324.03 = 13,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.25/33,324.03 = 13,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.25x = 33,324.03 × 13,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.25x = 451,122,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,122,056.68/24,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.58

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