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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.20, 33,134.61 and 13,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.20, 33,134.61 and 13,255.04 is: 18,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.20 : 33,134.61 = 13,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.20/33,134.61 = 13,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.20x = 33,134.61 × 13,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.20x = 439,200,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,200,514.66/24,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.25

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