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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.91, 33,540.76 and 13,126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.91, 33,540.76 and 13,126.91 is: 18,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.91 : 33,540.76 = 13,126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.91/33,540.76 = 13,126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.91x = 33,540.76 × 13,126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.91x = 440,286,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,286,337.33/24,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.12

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