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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.88, 33,571.11 and 13,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.88, 33,571.11 and 13,148.88 is: 18,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.88 : 33,571.11 = 13,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.88/33,571.11 = 13,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.88x = 33,571.11 × 13,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.88x = 441,422,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,422,496.86/24,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.46

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