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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.96, 33,589.13 and 13,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.96, 33,589.13 and 13,161.96 is: 18,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.96 : 33,589.13 = 13,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.96/33,589.13 = 13,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.96x = 33,589.13 × 13,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.96x = 442,098,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,098,719.69/24,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.49

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