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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.46, 33,600.88 and 13,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.46, 33,600.88 and 13,170.46 is: 18,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.46 : 33,600.88 = 13,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.46/33,600.88 = 13,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.46x = 33,600.88 × 13,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.46x = 442,539,046.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,539,046.00/24,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.24

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