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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.23, 33,588.12 and 13,161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.23, 33,588.12 and 13,161.23 is: 18,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.23 : 33,588.12 = 13,161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.23/33,588.12 = 13,161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.23x = 33,588.12 × 13,161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.23x = 442,060,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,060,804.65/24,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.48

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