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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.73, 33,326.60 and 13,539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.73, 33,326.60 and 13,539.37 is: 18,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.73 : 33,326.60 = 13,539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.73/33,326.60 = 13,539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.73x = 33,326.60 × 13,539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.73x = 451,221,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,221,168.24/24,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.32

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