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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.12, 33,338.28 and 13,547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.12, 33,338.28 and 13,547.62 is: 18,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.12 : 33,338.28 = 13,547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.12/33,338.28 = 13,547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.12x = 33,338.28 × 13,547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.12x = 451,654,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,654,348.89/24,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.21

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