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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.14, 33,589.38 and 13,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.14, 33,589.38 and 13,162.14 is: 18,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.14 : 33,589.38 = 13,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.14/33,589.38 = 13,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.14x = 33,589.38 × 13,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.14x = 442,108,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,108,122.07/24,340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.75

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