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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.15, 33,539.72 and 13,126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.15, 33,539.72 and 13,126.15 is: 18,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.15 : 33,539.72 = 13,126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.15/33,539.72 = 13,126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.15x = 33,539.72 × 13,126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.15x = 440,247,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,247,395.68/24,304.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.08

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