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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.12, 33,327.32 and 13,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.12, 33,327.32 and 13,539.92 is: 18,685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.12 : 33,327.32 = 13,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.12/33,327.32 = 13,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.12x = 33,327.32 × 13,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.12x = 451,249,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,249,246.61/24,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.18

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