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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.42, 33,137.58 and 13,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.42, 33,137.58 and 13,258.36 is: 18,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.42 : 33,137.58 = 13,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.42/33,137.58 = 13,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.42x = 33,137.58 × 13,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.42x = 439,349,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,349,882.32/24,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.54

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