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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.88, 33,572.49 and 13,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.88, 33,572.49 and 13,149.88 is: 18,146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.88 : 33,572.49 = 13,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.88/33,572.49 = 13,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.88x = 33,572.49 × 13,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.88x = 441,474,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,474,214.80/24,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.84

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