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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.60, 33,556.91 and 13,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.60, 33,556.91 and 13,138.60 is: 18,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.60 : 33,556.91 = 13,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.60/33,556.91 = 13,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.60x = 33,556.91 × 13,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.60x = 440,890,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,890,817.73/24,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.27

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