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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.55, 33,545.82 and 13,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.55, 33,545.82 and 13,130.55 is: 18,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.55 : 33,545.82 = 13,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.55/33,545.82 = 13,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.55x = 33,545.82 × 13,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.55x = 440,475,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,475,066.80/24,308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.17

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