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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.02, 33,571.32 and 13,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.02, 33,571.32 and 13,149.02 is: 18,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.02 : 33,571.32 = 13,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.02/33,571.32 = 13,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.02x = 33,571.32 × 13,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.02x = 441,429,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,429,958.11/24,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.67

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