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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.52, 33,570.63 and 13,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.52, 33,570.63 and 13,148.52 is: 18,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.52 : 33,570.63 = 13,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.52/33,570.63 = 13,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.52x = 33,570.63 × 13,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.52x = 441,404,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,404,099.97/24,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.98

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