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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.75, 33,588.90 and 13,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.75, 33,588.90 and 13,161.75 is: 18,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.75 : 33,588.90 = 13,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.75/33,588.90 = 13,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.75x = 33,588.90 × 13,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.75x = 442,088,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,088,704.58/24,339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.24

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