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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.64, 33,555.57 and 13,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.64, 33,555.57 and 13,137.64 is: 18,129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.64 : 33,555.57 = 13,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.64/33,555.57 = 13,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.64x = 33,555.57 × 13,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.64x = 440,840,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,840,998.65/24,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.94

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