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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.24, 33,327.33 and 13,539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.24, 33,327.33 and 13,539.87 is: 18,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.24 : 33,327.33 = 13,539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.24/33,327.33 = 13,539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.24x = 33,327.33 × 13,539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.24x = 451,247,715.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,247,715.65/24,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,685.02

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