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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.54, 33,326.07 and 13,538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.54, 33,326.07 and 13,538.95 is: 18,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.54 : 33,326.07 = 13,538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.54/33,326.07 = 13,538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.54x = 33,326.07 × 13,538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.54x = 451,199,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,199,995.43/24,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.59

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