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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.94, 33,565.65 and 13,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.94, 33,565.65 and 13,144.94 is: 18,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.94 : 33,565.65 = 13,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.94/33,565.65 = 13,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.94x = 33,565.65 × 13,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.94x = 441,218,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,218,455.31/24,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.01

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