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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.28, 33,336.42 and 13,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.28, 33,336.42 and 13,546.44 is: 18,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.28 : 33,336.42 = 13,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.28/33,336.42 = 13,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.28x = 33,336.42 × 13,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.28x = 451,589,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,589,813.34/24,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,692.96

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