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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.83, 33,571.00 and 13,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.83, 33,571.00 and 13,148.83 is: 18,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.83 : 33,571.00 = 13,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.83/33,571.00 = 13,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.83x = 33,571.00 × 13,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.83x = 441,419,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,419,138.33/24,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.37

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