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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.65, 33,541.80 and 13,127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.65, 33,541.80 and 13,127.65 is: 18,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.65 : 33,541.80 = 13,127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.65/33,541.80 = 13,127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.65x = 33,541.80 × 13,127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.65x = 440,325,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,325,010.77/24,305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.16

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