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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.71, 33,552.90 and 13,135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.71, 33,552.90 and 13,135.71 is: 18,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.71 : 33,552.90 = 13,135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.71/33,552.90 = 13,135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.71x = 33,552.90 × 13,135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.71x = 440,741,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,741,164.06/24,313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.27

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