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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.67, 33,551.50 and 13,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.67, 33,551.50 and 13,134.67 is: 18,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.67 : 33,551.50 = 13,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.67/33,551.50 = 13,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.67x = 33,551.50 × 13,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.67x = 440,687,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,687,880.51/24,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.85

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