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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.34, 33,590.88 and 13,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.34, 33,590.88 and 13,163.34 is: 18,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.34 : 33,590.88 = 13,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.34/33,590.88 = 13,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.34x = 33,590.88 × 13,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.34x = 442,168,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,168,174.34/24,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.32

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