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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.95, 33,547.71 and 13,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.95, 33,547.71 and 13,131.95 is: 18,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.95 : 33,547.71 = 13,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.95/33,547.71 = 13,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.95x = 33,547.71 × 13,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.95x = 440,546,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,546,682.60/24,309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.08

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