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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.09, 33,587.96 and 13,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.09, 33,587.96 and 13,161.09 is: 18,162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.09 : 33,587.96 = 13,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.09/33,587.96 = 13,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.09x = 33,587.96 × 13,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.09x = 442,054,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,054,224.63/24,339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.31

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