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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.03, 33,591.97 and 13,164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.03, 33,591.97 and 13,164.03 is: 18,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.03 : 33,591.97 = 13,164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.03/33,591.97 = 13,164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.03x = 33,591.97 × 13,164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.03x = 442,205,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,205,700.84/24,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.34

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