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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.04, 33,571.30 and 13,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.04, 33,571.30 and 13,149.04 is: 18,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.04 : 33,571.30 = 13,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.04/33,571.30 = 13,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.04x = 33,571.30 × 13,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.04x = 441,430,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,430,366.55/24,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.67

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