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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.72, 33,588.81 and 13,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.72, 33,588.81 and 13,161.72 is: 18,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.72 : 33,588.81 = 13,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.72/33,588.81 = 13,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.72x = 33,588.81 × 13,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.72x = 442,086,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,086,512.35/24,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.17

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