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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.21, 33,178.36 and 13,140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.21, 33,178.36 and 13,140.57 is: 18,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.21 : 33,178.36 = 13,140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.21/33,178.36 = 13,140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.21x = 33,178.36 × 13,140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.21x = 435,982,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,982,529.21/24,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.04

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