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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.50, 33,552.63 and 13,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.50, 33,552.63 and 13,135.50 is: 18,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.50 : 33,552.63 = 13,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.50/33,552.63 = 13,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.50x = 33,552.63 × 13,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.50x = 440,730,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,730,571.37/24,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.99

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