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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.11, 33,563.12 and 13,143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.11, 33,563.12 and 13,143.11 is: 18,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.11 : 33,563.12 = 13,143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.11/33,563.12 = 13,143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.11x = 33,563.12 × 13,143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.11x = 441,123,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,123,544.57/24,321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.48

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