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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.41, 33,571.87 and 13,149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.41, 33,571.87 and 13,149.41 is: 18,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.41 : 33,571.87 = 13,149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.41/33,571.87 = 13,149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.41x = 33,571.87 × 13,149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.41x = 441,450,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,450,082.36/24,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.21

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