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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.75, 33,565.40 and 13,144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.75, 33,565.40 and 13,144.75 is: 18,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.75 : 33,565.40 = 13,144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.75/33,565.40 = 13,144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.75x = 33,565.40 × 13,144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.75x = 441,208,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,208,791.65/24,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.76

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