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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.77, 33,327.61 and 13,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.77, 33,327.61 and 13,397.49 is: 18,486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.77 : 33,327.61 = 13,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.77/33,327.61 = 13,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.77x = 33,327.61 × 13,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.77x = 446,506,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,506,321.70/24,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.75

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