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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.15, 33,541.11 and 13,127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.15, 33,541.11 and 13,127.15 is: 18,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.15 : 33,541.11 = 13,127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.15/33,541.11 = 13,127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.15x = 33,541.11 × 13,127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.15x = 440,299,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,299,182.14/24,305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.47

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