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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.23, 33,570.26 and 13,148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.23, 33,570.26 and 13,148.23 is: 18,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.23 : 33,570.26 = 13,148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.23/33,570.26 = 13,148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.23x = 33,570.26 × 13,148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.23x = 441,389,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,389,499.64/24,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.59

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