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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.31, 33,552.38 and 13,135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.31, 33,552.38 and 13,135.31 is: 18,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.31 : 33,552.38 = 13,135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.31/33,552.38 = 13,135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.31x = 33,552.38 × 13,135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.31x = 440,720,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,720,930.74/24,313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.73

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