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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,314.41, 33,553.85 and 13,136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,314.41, 33,553.85 and 13,136.41 is: 18,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,314.41 : 33,553.85 = 13,136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,314.41/33,553.85 = 13,136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,314.41x = 33,553.85 × 13,136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,314.41x = 440,776,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,776,897.23/24,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.22

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