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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.45, 33,571.89 and 13,149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.45, 33,571.89 and 13,149.45 is: 18,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.45 : 33,571.89 = 13,149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.45/33,571.89 = 13,149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.45x = 33,571.89 × 13,149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.45x = 441,451,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,451,888.96/24,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.25

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