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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.27, 33,571.67 and 13,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.27, 33,571.67 and 13,149.27 is: 18,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.27 : 33,571.67 = 13,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.27/33,571.67 = 13,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.27x = 33,571.67 × 13,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.27x = 441,442,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,442,887.43/24,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.01

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