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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,154.10, 33,332.12 and 13,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,154.10, 33,332.12 and 13,397.24 is: 18,487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,154.10 : 33,332.12 = 13,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,154.10/33,332.12 = 13,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,154.10x = 33,332.12 × 13,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,154.10x = 446,558,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,558,411.35/24,154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.89

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