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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.98, 33,573.96 and 13,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.98, 33,573.96 and 13,150.98 is: 18,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.98 : 33,573.96 = 13,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.98/33,573.96 = 13,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.98x = 33,573.96 × 13,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.98x = 441,530,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,530,476.48/24,328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.33

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