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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.68, 33,545.99 and 13,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.68, 33,545.99 and 13,130.68 is: 18,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.68 : 33,545.99 = 13,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.68/33,545.99 = 13,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.68x = 33,545.99 × 13,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.68x = 440,481,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,481,659.97/24,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.34

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