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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,346.28, 33,597.90 and 13,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,346.28, 33,597.90 and 13,168.28 is: 18,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,346.28 : 33,597.90 = 13,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,346.28/33,597.90 = 13,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,346.28x = 33,597.90 × 13,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,346.28x = 442,426,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,426,554.61/24,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.24

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