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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.94, 33,569.79 and 13,147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.94, 33,569.79 and 13,147.94 is: 18,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.94 : 33,569.79 = 13,147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.94/33,569.79 = 13,147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.94x = 33,569.79 × 13,147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.94x = 441,373,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,373,584.73/24,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.15

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