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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.61, 33,572.68 and 13,426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.61, 33,572.68 and 13,426.12 is: 18,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.61 : 33,572.68 = 13,426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.61/33,572.68 = 13,426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.61x = 33,572.68 × 13,426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.61x = 450,750,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,750,838.80/24,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.37

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