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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.07, 33,563.10 and 13,143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.07, 33,563.10 and 13,143.07 is: 18,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.07 : 33,563.10 = 13,143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.07/33,563.10 = 13,143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.07x = 33,563.10 × 13,143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.07x = 441,122,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,122,172.72/24,321.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.45

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