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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.10, 33,578.28 and 13,154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.10, 33,578.28 and 13,154.10 is: 18,152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.10 : 33,578.28 = 13,154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.10/33,578.28 = 13,154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.10x = 33,578.28 × 13,154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.10x = 441,692,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,692,052.95/24,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.65

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