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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.57, 33,572.04 and 13,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.57, 33,572.04 and 13,149.57 is: 18,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.57 : 33,572.04 = 13,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.57/33,572.04 = 13,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.57x = 33,572.04 × 13,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.57x = 441,457,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,457,890.02/24,327.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.40

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