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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.65, 33,134.49 and 13,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.65, 33,134.49 and 13,255.65 is: 18,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.65 : 33,134.49 = 13,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.65/33,134.49 = 13,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.65x = 33,134.49 × 13,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.65x = 439,219,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,219,202.37/24,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.68

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