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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.30, 33,557.88 and 13,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.30, 33,557.88 and 13,139.30 is: 18,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.30 : 33,557.88 = 13,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.30/33,557.88 = 13,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.30x = 33,557.88 × 13,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.30x = 440,926,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,926,923.18/24,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.23

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