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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.02, 33,569.94 and 13,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.02, 33,569.94 and 13,148.02 is: 18,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.02 : 33,569.94 = 13,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.02/33,569.94 = 13,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.02x = 33,569.94 × 13,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.02x = 441,378,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378,242.52/24,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.29

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