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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.68, 33,544.61 and 13,129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.68, 33,544.61 and 13,129.68 is: 18,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.68 : 33,544.61 = 13,129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.68/33,544.61 = 13,129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.68x = 33,544.61 × 13,129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.68x = 440,429,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,429,995.02/24,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,118.96

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