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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.59, 33,588.63 and 13,161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.59, 33,588.63 and 13,161.59 is: 18,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.59 : 33,588.63 = 13,161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.59/33,588.63 = 13,161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.59x = 33,588.63 × 13,161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.59x = 442,079,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,079,734.74/24,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.99

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