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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.91, 33,135.51 and 13,256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.91, 33,135.51 and 13,256.86 is: 18,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.91 : 33,135.51 = 13,256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.91/33,135.51 = 13,256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.91x = 33,135.51 × 13,256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.91x = 439,272,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,272,734.26/24,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,295.48

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