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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.79, 33,601.26 and 13,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.79, 33,601.26 and 13,170.79 is: 18,175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.79 : 33,601.26 = 13,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.79/33,601.26 = 13,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.79x = 33,601.26 × 13,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.79x = 442,555,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,555,139.20/24,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.65

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