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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.40, 33,328.86 and 13,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.40, 33,328.86 and 13,540.94 is: 18,686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.40 : 33,328.86 = 13,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.40/33,328.86 = 13,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.40x = 33,328.86 × 13,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.40x = 451,304,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,304,093.53/24,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.46

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