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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.08, 33,600.24 and 13,170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.08, 33,600.24 and 13,170.08 is: 18,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.08 : 33,600.24 = 13,170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.08/33,600.24 = 13,170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.08x = 33,600.24 × 13,170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.08x = 442,517,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,517,848.82/24,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.65

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