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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.16, 33,600.32 and 13,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.16, 33,600.32 and 13,170.24 is: 18,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.16 : 33,600.32 = 13,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.16/33,600.32 = 13,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.16x = 33,600.32 × 13,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.16x = 442,524,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,524,278.48/24,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.86

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