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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.76, 33,332.04 and 13,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.76, 33,332.04 and 13,541.76 is: 18,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.76 : 33,332.04 = 13,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.76/33,332.04 = 13,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.76x = 33,332.04 × 13,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.76x = 451,374,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,374,485.99/24,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,688.32

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