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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.90, 33,186.21 and 13,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.90, 33,186.21 and 13,146.26 is: 18,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.90 : 33,186.21 = 13,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.90/33,186.21 = 13,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.90x = 33,186.21 × 13,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.90x = 436,274,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,274,479.34/24,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.90

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