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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.70, 33,565.37 and 13,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.70, 33,565.37 and 13,144.70 is: 18,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.70 : 33,565.37 = 13,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.70/33,565.37 = 13,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.70x = 33,565.37 × 13,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.70x = 441,206,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,206,485.49/24,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.70

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