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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.98, 33,329.31 and 13,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.98, 33,329.31 and 13,541.58 is: 18,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.98 : 33,329.31 = 13,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.98/33,329.31 = 13,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.98x = 33,329.31 × 13,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.98x = 451,331,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,331,517.71/24,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.14

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