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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.52, 33,591.32 and 13,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.52, 33,591.32 and 13,163.52 is: 18,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.52 : 33,591.32 = 13,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.52/33,591.32 = 13,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.52x = 33,591.32 × 13,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.52x = 442,180,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,180,012.65/24,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.67

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