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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.05, 33,546.51 and 13,131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.05, 33,546.51 and 13,131.05 is: 18,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.05 : 33,546.51 = 13,131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.05/33,546.51 = 13,131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.05x = 33,546.51 × 13,131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.05x = 440,500,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,500,900.14/24,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.86

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