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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.31, 33,578.63 and 13,154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.31, 33,578.63 and 13,154.31 is: 18,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.31 : 33,578.63 = 13,154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.31/33,578.63 = 13,154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.31x = 33,578.63 × 13,154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.31x = 441,703,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,703,726.57/24,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.97

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