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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.97, 33,571.20 and 13,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.97, 33,571.20 and 13,148.97 is: 18,145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.97 : 33,571.20 = 13,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.97/33,571.20 = 13,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.97x = 33,571.20 × 13,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.97x = 441,426,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,426,701.66/24,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.57

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