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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,145.97, 33,320.30 and 13,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,145.97, 33,320.30 and 13,243.50 is: 18,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,145.97 : 33,320.30 = 13,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,145.97/33,320.30 = 13,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,145.97x = 33,320.30 × 13,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,145.97x = 441,277,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,277,326.83/24,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.41

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