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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.72, 33,324.96 and 13,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.72, 33,324.96 and 13,540.32 is: 18,683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.72 : 33,324.96 = 13,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.72/33,324.96 = 13,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.72x = 33,324.96 × 13,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.72x = 451,230,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,230,622.39/24,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.94

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