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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.13, 33,563.09 and 13,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.13, 33,563.09 and 13,143.13 is: 18,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.13 : 33,563.09 = 13,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.13/33,563.09 = 13,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.13x = 33,563.09 × 13,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.13x = 441,124,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,124,004.02/24,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.48

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