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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,340.81, 33,590.36 and 13,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,340.81, 33,590.36 and 13,162.81 is: 18,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,340.81 : 33,590.36 = 13,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,340.81/33,590.36 = 13,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,340.81x = 33,590.36 × 13,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,340.81x = 442,143,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,143,526.51/24,340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.70

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