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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.94, 33,326.40 and 13,539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.94, 33,326.40 and 13,539.34 is: 18,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.94 : 33,326.40 = 13,539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.94/33,326.40 = 13,539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.94x = 33,326.40 × 13,539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.94x = 451,217,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,217,460.58/24,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.00

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