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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.20, 33,328.80 and 13,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.20, 33,328.80 and 13,541.28 is: 18,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.20 : 33,328.80 = 13,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.20/33,328.80 = 13,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.20x = 33,328.80 × 13,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.20x = 451,314,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,314,612.86/24,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.05

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