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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.26, 33,329.54 and 13,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.26, 33,329.54 and 13,541.44 is: 18,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.26 : 33,329.54 = 13,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.26/33,329.54 = 13,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.26x = 33,329.54 × 13,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.26x = 451,329,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,329,966.14/24,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.09

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