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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.30, 33,327.05 and 13,539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.30, 33,327.05 and 13,539.65 is: 18,685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.30 : 33,327.05 = 13,539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.30/33,327.05 = 13,539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.30x = 33,327.05 × 13,539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.30x = 451,236,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,236,358.20/24,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.28

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