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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.64, 33,545.91 and 13,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.64, 33,545.91 and 13,130.64 is: 18,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.64 : 33,545.91 = 13,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.64/33,545.91 = 13,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.64x = 33,545.91 × 13,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.64x = 440,479,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,479,267.68/24,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.28

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