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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.23, 33,597.77 and 13,168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.23, 33,597.77 and 13,168.23 is: 18,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.23 : 33,597.77 = 13,168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.23/33,597.77 = 13,168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.23x = 33,597.77 × 13,168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.23x = 442,423,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,423,097.01/24,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.14

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