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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.44, 33,545.64 and 13,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.44, 33,545.64 and 13,130.44 is: 18,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.44 : 33,545.64 = 13,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.44/33,545.64 = 13,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.44x = 33,545.64 × 13,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.44x = 440,468,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,468,978.66/24,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.00

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