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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.88, 33,569.73 and 13,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.88, 33,569.73 and 13,147.88 is: 18,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.88 : 33,569.73 = 13,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.88/33,569.73 = 13,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.88x = 33,569.73 × 13,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.88x = 441,370,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,370,613.82/24,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.08

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