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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.47, 33,569.13 and 13,147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.47, 33,569.13 and 13,147.47 is: 18,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.47 : 33,569.13 = 13,147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.47/33,569.13 = 13,147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.47x = 33,569.13 × 13,147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.47x = 441,349,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,349,178.90/24,325.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.50

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