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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,330.30, 33,575.80 and 13,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,330.30, 33,575.80 and 13,152.30 is: 18,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,330.30 : 33,575.80 = 13,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,330.30/33,575.80 = 13,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,330.30x = 33,575.80 × 13,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,330.30x = 441,598,994.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,598,994.34/24,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.17

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