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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.42, 33,138.96 and 13,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.42, 33,138.96 and 13,259.36 is: 18,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.42 : 33,138.96 = 13,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.42/33,138.96 = 13,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.42x = 33,138.96 × 13,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.42x = 439,401,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,401,400.67/24,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.92

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