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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.52, 33,588.53 and 13,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.52, 33,588.53 and 13,161.52 is: 18,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.52 : 33,588.53 = 13,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.52/33,588.53 = 13,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.52x = 33,588.53 × 13,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.52x = 442,076,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,076,134.90/24,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.89

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