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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.64, 33,326.56 and 13,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.64, 33,326.56 and 13,395.27 is: 18,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.64 : 33,326.56 = 13,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.64/33,326.56 = 13,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.64x = 33,326.56 × 13,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.64x = 446,418,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,418,269.37/24,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.50

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