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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,323.70, 33,566.75 and 13,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,323.70, 33,566.75 and 13,145.70 is: 18,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,323.70 : 33,566.75 = 13,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,323.70/33,566.75 = 13,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,323.70x = 33,566.75 × 13,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,323.70x = 441,258,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,258,425.48/24,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.09

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