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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.52, 33,574.77 and 13,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.52, 33,574.77 and 13,151.52 is: 18,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.52 : 33,574.77 = 13,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.52/33,574.77 = 13,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.52x = 33,574.77 × 13,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.52x = 441,559,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,559,259.15/24,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.12

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