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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.14, 33,550.74 and 13,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.14, 33,550.74 and 13,134.14 is: 18,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.14 : 33,550.74 = 13,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.14/33,550.74 = 13,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.14x = 33,550.74 × 13,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.14x = 440,660,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,660,116.26/24,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.11

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