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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.02, 33,598.89 and 13,169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.02, 33,598.89 and 13,169.02 is: 18,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.02 : 33,598.89 = 13,169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.02/33,598.89 = 13,169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.02x = 33,598.89 × 13,169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.02x = 442,464,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,464,454.39/24,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.25

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