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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.97, 33,572.58 and 13,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.97, 33,572.58 and 13,149.97 is: 18,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.97 : 33,572.58 = 13,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.97/33,572.58 = 13,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.97x = 33,572.58 × 13,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.97x = 441,478,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,478,419.82/24,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.95

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