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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.23, 33,566.06 and 13,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.23, 33,566.06 and 13,145.23 is: 18,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.23 : 33,566.06 = 13,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.23/33,566.06 = 13,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.23x = 33,566.06 × 13,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.23x = 441,233,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,233,513.17/24,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.42

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