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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,301, 33,535.38 and 13,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,301, 33,535.38 and 13,123 is: 18,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,301 : 33,535.38 = 13,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,301/33,535.38 = 13,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,301x = 33,535.38 × 13,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,301x = 440,084,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,084,791.74/24,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.74

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