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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.34, 33,553.79 and 13,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.34, 33,553.79 and 13,136.34 is: 18,128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.34 : 33,553.79 = 13,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.34/33,553.79 = 13,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.34x = 33,553.79 × 13,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.34x = 440,774,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,774,177.03/24,314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.15

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