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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.43, 33,326.91 and 13,539.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.43, 33,326.91 and 13,539.24 is: 18,684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.43 : 33,326.91 = 13,539.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.43/33,326.91 = 13,539.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.43x = 33,326.91 × 13,539.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.43x = 451,221,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,221,032.95/24,149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.54

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