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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.59, 33,574.72 and 13,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.59, 33,574.72 and 13,151.59 is: 18,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.59 : 33,574.72 = 13,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.59/33,574.72 = 13,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.59x = 33,574.72 × 13,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.59x = 441,560,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,560,951.80/24,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.13

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