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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.52, 33,563.69 and 13,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.52, 33,563.69 and 13,143.52 is: 18,138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.52 : 33,563.69 = 13,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.52/33,563.69 = 13,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.52x = 33,563.69 × 13,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.52x = 441,144,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,144,904.48/24,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.05

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