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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.44, 33,571.85 and 13,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.44, 33,571.85 and 13,149.44 is: 18,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.44 : 33,571.85 = 13,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.44/33,571.85 = 13,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.44x = 33,571.85 × 13,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.44x = 441,451,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,451,027.26/24,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.22

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