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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.64, 33,587.33 and 13,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.64, 33,587.33 and 13,160.64 is: 18,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.64 : 33,587.33 = 13,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.64/33,587.33 = 13,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.64x = 33,587.33 × 13,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.64x = 442,030,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,030,692.89/24,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.68

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