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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.70, 33,599.67 and 13,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.70, 33,599.67 and 13,169.70 is: 18,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.70 : 33,599.67 = 13,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.70/33,599.67 = 13,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.70x = 33,599.67 × 13,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.70x = 442,497,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,497,574.00/24,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.10

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