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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.19, 33,554.96 and 13,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.19, 33,554.96 and 13,137.19 is: 18,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.19 : 33,554.96 = 13,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.19/33,554.96 = 13,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.19x = 33,554.96 × 13,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.19x = 440,817,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,817,784.65/24,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.32

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