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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.73, 33,591.57 and 13,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.73, 33,591.57 and 13,163.73 is: 18,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.73 : 33,591.57 = 13,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.73/33,591.57 = 13,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.73x = 33,591.57 × 13,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.73x = 442,190,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,190,357.76/24,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.94

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