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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.76, 33,558.50 and 13,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.76, 33,558.50 and 13,139.76 is: 18,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.76 : 33,558.50 = 13,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.76/33,558.50 = 13,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.76x = 33,558.50 × 13,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.76x = 440,950,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,950,635.96/24,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.86

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