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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.82, 33,573.82 and 13,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.82, 33,573.82 and 13,150.82 is: 18,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.82 : 33,573.82 = 13,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.82/33,573.82 = 13,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.82x = 33,573.82 × 13,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.82x = 441,523,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,523,263.53/24,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.16

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