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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.49, 33,342.98 and 13,551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.49, 33,342.98 and 13,551.69 is: 18,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.49 : 33,342.98 = 13,551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.49/33,342.98 = 13,551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.49x = 33,342.98 × 13,551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.49x = 451,853,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,853,660.88/24,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.40

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