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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.10, 33,568.62 and 13,147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.10, 33,568.62 and 13,147.10 is: 18,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.10 : 33,568.62 = 13,147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.10/33,568.62 = 13,147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.10x = 33,568.62 × 13,147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.10x = 441,329,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,329,786.86/24,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.98

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