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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.13, 33,561.77 and 13,142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.13, 33,561.77 and 13,142.13 is: 18,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.13 : 33,561.77 = 13,142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.13/33,561.77 = 13,142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.13x = 33,561.77 × 13,142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.13x = 441,073,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,073,009.42/24,320.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,136.13

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