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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.25, 33,539.87 and 13,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.25, 33,539.87 and 13,126.25 is: 18,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.25 : 33,539.87 = 13,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.25/33,539.87 = 13,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.25x = 33,539.87 × 13,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.25x = 440,252,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,252,718.59/24,304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.23

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