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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.95, 33,134.17 and 13,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.95, 33,134.17 and 13,256.10 is: 18,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.95 : 33,134.17 = 13,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.95/33,134.17 = 13,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.95x = 33,134.17 × 13,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.95x = 439,229,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,229,870.94/24,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.66

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