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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.24, 33,588.14 and 13,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.24, 33,588.14 and 13,161.24 is: 18,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.24 : 33,588.14 = 13,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.24/33,588.14 = 13,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.24x = 33,588.14 × 13,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.24x = 442,061,403.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,061,403.75/24,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.50

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