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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.81, 33,587.56 and 13,160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.81, 33,587.56 and 13,160.81 is: 18,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.81 : 33,587.56 = 13,160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.81/33,587.56 = 13,160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.81x = 33,587.56 × 13,160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.81x = 442,039,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,039,595.94/24,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.92

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