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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.04, 33,569.92 and 13,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.04, 33,569.92 and 13,148.04 is: 18,144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.04 : 33,569.92 = 13,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.04/33,569.92 = 13,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.04x = 33,569.92 × 13,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.04x = 441,378,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378,650.96/24,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.29

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