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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.14, 33,597.47 and 13,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.14, 33,597.47 and 13,168.14 is: 18,171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.14 : 33,597.47 = 13,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.14/33,597.47 = 13,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.14x = 33,597.47 × 13,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.14x = 442,416,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,416,122.77/24,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.92

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