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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.29, 33,568.89 and 13,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.29, 33,568.89 and 13,147.29 is: 18,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.29 : 33,568.89 = 13,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.29/33,568.89 = 13,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.29x = 33,568.89 × 13,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.29x = 441,339,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,339,931.81/24,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.25

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