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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.35, 33,533.08 and 13,543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.35, 33,533.08 and 13,543.21 is: 18,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.35 : 33,533.08 = 13,543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.35/33,533.08 = 13,543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.35x = 33,533.08 × 13,543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.35x = 454,145,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,145,426.70/24,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.15

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