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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.24, 33,328.71 and 13,540.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.24, 33,328.71 and 13,540.87 is: 18,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.24 : 33,328.71 = 13,540.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.24/33,328.71 = 13,540.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.24x = 33,328.71 × 13,540.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.24x = 451,299,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,299,729.38/24,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.40

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