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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.13, 33,536.93 and 13,124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.13, 33,536.93 and 13,124.13 is: 18,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.13 : 33,536.93 = 13,124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.13/33,536.93 = 13,124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.13x = 33,536.93 × 13,124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.13x = 440,143,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,143,029.12/24,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.29

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