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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.25, 33,571.65 and 13,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.25, 33,571.65 and 13,149.25 is: 18,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.25 : 33,571.65 = 13,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.25/33,571.65 = 13,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.25x = 33,571.65 × 13,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.25x = 441,442,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,442,018.76/24,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.99

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