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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.30, 33,541.31 and 13,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.30, 33,541.31 and 13,127.30 is: 18,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.30 : 33,541.31 = 13,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.30/33,541.31 = 13,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.30x = 33,541.31 × 13,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.30x = 440,306,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,306,605.42/24,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.67

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