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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.70, 33,573.65 and 13,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.70, 33,573.65 and 13,150.70 is: 18,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.70 : 33,573.65 = 13,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.70/33,573.65 = 13,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.70x = 33,573.65 × 13,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.70x = 441,516,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,516,765.43/24,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.98

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