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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.58, 33,543.10 and 13,128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.58, 33,543.10 and 13,128.58 is: 18,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.58 : 33,543.10 = 13,128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.58/33,543.10 = 13,128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.58x = 33,543.10 × 13,128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.58x = 440,373,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,373,187.94/24,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.45

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