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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,324.82, 33,568.29 and 13,146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,324.82, 33,568.29 and 13,146.82 is: 18,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,324.82 : 33,568.29 = 13,146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,324.82/33,568.29 = 13,146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,324.82x = 33,568.29 × 13,146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,324.82x = 441,316,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,316,266.34/24,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.63

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