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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.85, 33,557.26 and 13,138.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.85, 33,557.26 and 13,138.85 is: 18,131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.85 : 33,557.26 = 13,138.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.85/33,557.26 = 13,138.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.85x = 33,557.26 × 13,138.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.85x = 440,903,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,903,856.60/24,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.62

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