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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.30, 33,550.98 and 13,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.30, 33,550.98 and 13,134.30 is: 18,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.30 : 33,550.98 = 13,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.30/33,550.98 = 13,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.30x = 33,550.98 × 13,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.30x = 440,668,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,668,461.54/24,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.33

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