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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.61, 33,531.82 and 13,543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.61, 33,531.82 and 13,543.19 is: 18,690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.61 : 33,531.82 = 13,543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.61/33,531.82 = 13,543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.61x = 33,531.82 × 13,543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.61x = 454,127,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,127,607.79/24,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,690.22

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