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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.08, 33,328.71 and 13,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.08, 33,328.71 and 13,540.40 is: 18,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.08 : 33,328.71 = 13,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.08/33,328.71 = 13,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.08x = 33,328.71 × 13,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.08x = 451,284,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,284,064.88/24,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.65

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