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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.89, 33,569.71 and 13,147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.89, 33,569.71 and 13,147.89 is: 18,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.89 : 33,569.71 = 13,147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.89/33,569.71 = 13,147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.89x = 33,569.71 × 13,147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.89x = 441,370,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,370,719.43/24,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.08

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