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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.30, 33,553.73 and 13,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.30, 33,553.73 and 13,136.30 is: 18,128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.30 : 33,553.73 = 13,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.30/33,553.73 = 13,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.30x = 33,553.73 × 13,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.30x = 440,771,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,771,805.04/24,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.09

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