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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.90, 33,587.68 and 13,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.90, 33,587.68 and 13,160.90 is: 18,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.90 : 33,587.68 = 13,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.90/33,587.68 = 13,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.90x = 33,587.68 × 13,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.90x = 442,044,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,044,097.71/24,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.04

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