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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.94, 33,331.92 and 13,543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.94, 33,331.92 and 13,543.34 is: 18,689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.94 : 33,331.92 = 13,543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.94/33,331.92 = 13,543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.94x = 33,331.92 × 13,543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.94x = 451,425,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,425,525.41/24,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,689.52

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