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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.64, 33,329.17 and 13,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.64, 33,329.17 and 13,542.04 is: 18,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.64 : 33,329.17 = 13,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.64/33,329.17 = 13,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.64x = 33,329.17 × 13,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.64x = 451,344,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,344,953.31/24,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.19

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