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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.76, 33,537.80 and 13,124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.76, 33,537.80 and 13,124.76 is: 18,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.76 : 33,537.80 = 13,124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.76/33,537.80 = 13,124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.76x = 33,537.80 × 13,124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.76x = 440,175,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,175,575.93/24,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.16

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