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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.89, 33,571.09 and 13,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.89, 33,571.09 and 13,148.89 is: 18,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.89 : 33,571.09 = 13,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.89/33,571.09 = 13,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.89x = 33,571.09 × 13,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.89x = 441,422,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,422,569.59/24,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.46

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