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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.24, 33,330.09 and 13,541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.24, 33,330.09 and 13,541.87 is: 18,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.24 : 33,330.09 = 13,541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.24/33,330.09 = 13,541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.24x = 33,330.09 × 13,541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.24x = 451,351,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,351,745.87/24,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.78

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