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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.21, 33,135.99 and 13,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.21, 33,135.99 and 13,256.04 is: 18,293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.21 : 33,135.99 = 13,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.21/33,135.99 = 13,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.21x = 33,135.99 × 13,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.21x = 439,252,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,252,008.88/24,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.63

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