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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.94, 33,575.30 and 13,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.94, 33,575.30 and 13,151.94 is: 18,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.94 : 33,575.30 = 13,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.94/33,575.30 = 13,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.94x = 33,575.30 × 13,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.94x = 441,580,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,580,331.08/24,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.67

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