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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.19, 33,332.10 and 13,543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.19, 33,332.10 and 13,543.86 is: 18,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.19 : 33,332.10 = 13,543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.19/33,332.10 = 13,543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.19x = 33,332.10 × 13,543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.19x = 451,445,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,445,295.91/24,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.69

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