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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.74, 33,573.60 and 13,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.74, 33,573.60 and 13,150.74 is: 18,147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.74 : 33,573.60 = 13,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.74/33,573.60 = 13,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.74x = 33,573.60 × 13,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.74x = 441,517,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,517,684.46/24,328.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.99

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