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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.75, 33,134.96 and 13,255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.75, 33,134.96 and 13,255.43 is: 18,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.75 : 33,134.96 = 13,255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.75/33,134.96 = 13,255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.75x = 33,134.96 × 13,255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.75x = 439,218,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,218,159.39/24,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.57

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