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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.94, 33,330.54 and 13,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.94, 33,330.54 and 13,542.34 is: 18,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.94 : 33,330.54 = 13,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.94/33,330.54 = 13,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.94x = 33,330.54 × 13,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.94x = 451,373,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,373,505.06/24,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,688.14

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