Add troubleshooting guide for trace context propagation in OpenTelemetry #4724
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Summary
This PR introduces a new troubleshooting page focused on trace context header propagation issues when using OpenTelemetry with Elastic APM agents. It includes symptoms, causes, supported mixing patterns, and best practices to ensure proper trace continuity.
Closes #2359
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