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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.25, 33,544.01 and 13,129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.25, 33,544.01 and 13,129.25 is: 18,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.25 : 33,544.01 = 13,129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.25/33,544.01 = 13,129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.25x = 33,544.01 × 13,129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.25x = 440,407,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,407,627.65/24,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.37

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