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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,313.76, 33,552.98 and 13,135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,313.76, 33,552.98 and 13,135.76 is: 18,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,313.76 : 33,552.98 = 13,135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,313.76/33,552.98 = 13,135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,313.76x = 33,552.98 × 13,135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,313.76x = 440,743,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,743,892.56/24,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.34

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