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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.26, 33,571.60 and 13,149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.26, 33,571.60 and 13,149.26 is: 18,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.26 : 33,571.60 = 13,149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.26/33,571.60 = 13,149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.26x = 33,571.60 × 13,149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.26x = 441,441,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,441,697.02/24,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.97

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