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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.19, 33,546.68 and 13,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.19, 33,546.68 and 13,131.19 is: 18,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.19 : 33,546.68 = 13,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.19/33,546.68 = 13,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.19x = 33,546.68 × 13,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.19x = 440,507,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,507,777.91/24,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.04

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