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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.65, 33,135.87 and 13,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.65, 33,135.87 and 13,256.65 is: 18,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.65 : 33,135.87 = 13,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.65/33,135.87 = 13,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.65x = 33,135.87 × 13,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.65x = 439,270,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,270,631.04/24,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.06

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