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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.75, 33,544.70 and 13,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.75, 33,544.70 and 13,129.75 is: 18,119.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.75 : 33,544.70 = 13,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.75/33,544.70 = 13,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.75x = 33,544.70 × 13,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.75x = 440,433,524.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,433,524.83/24,307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.06

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