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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.08, 33,597.72 and 13,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.08, 33,597.72 and 13,168.08 is: 18,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.08 : 33,597.72 = 13,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.08/33,597.72 = 13,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.08x = 33,597.72 × 13,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.08x = 442,417,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,417,464.78/24,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.02

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