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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.68, 33,590.07 and 13,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.68, 33,590.07 and 13,162.68 is: 18,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.68 : 33,590.07 = 13,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.68/33,590.07 = 13,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.68x = 33,590.07 × 13,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.68x = 442,135,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,135,342.59/24,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.46

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