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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,328.79, 33,573.71 and 13,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,328.79, 33,573.71 and 13,150.79 is: 18,148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,328.79 : 33,573.71 = 13,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,328.79/33,573.71 = 13,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,328.79x = 33,573.71 × 13,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,328.79x = 441,520,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,520,576.11/24,328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.07

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