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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.26, 33,556.44 and 13,138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.26, 33,556.44 and 13,138.26 is: 18,130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.26 : 33,556.44 = 13,138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.26/33,556.44 = 13,138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.26x = 33,556.44 × 13,138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.26x = 440,873,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,873,233.39/24,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.80

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