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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.90, 33,327.18 and 13,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.90, 33,327.18 and 13,397.21 is: 18,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.90 : 33,327.18 = 13,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.90/33,327.18 = 13,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.90x = 33,327.18 × 13,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.90x = 446,491,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,491,187.51/24,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.09

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